Employment Law Handbook for Non-Lawyers
(Separate Website)
If you have legal questions about your rights at work, this handbook can help you!
By: City Bar Justice Center
New York City Commission on Human Rights Informational Booklet
(Separate Website)
This booklet is a summary of New York City's Human Rights Law and the services provided by the New York City Commission on Human Rights. It covers job discrimination, housing discrimination and discrimination in public places. It also explains how to file a complaint.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
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Chinese / 中文
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French / Français
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Korean / 한국어
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
Discrimination
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General information about employment discrimination, including the different types of illegal discrimination, and how to file a complaint.
By: Workplace Fairness
Employment Discrimination Fact Sheet for Workers This fact sheet lists the different groups of workers that are protected from discrimination, gives examples of illegal practices, and also includes phone numbers to call if you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination.
By: National Employment Law Project
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws
(Separate Website)
This resource provides information on rights granted by the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws. It is linked to the The Department of Labor website which also has links to its two agencies which deal with EEO monitoring and enforcement.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Harassment
(Separate Website)
Information on the laws that protect a worker from harassment on the job.
By: Workplace Fairness
Prohibited Employment Policies/Practices
(Separate Website)
A general overview of Federal anti-discrimination law, including information on who is protected from discrimination, and examples of illegal job discrimination.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Spanish / Español
Genetic Information Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Basic information on genetic information discrimination
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Filing a Discrimination Claim: New York
(Separate Website)
In New York, there are a number of different agencies where you can file a complaint of employment discrimination. This fact sheet helps you figure out where to go first.
By: Workplace Fairness
How to File a Complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights
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Information on how to file a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights if you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
How to File a Complaint with the New York City Commission on Human Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on how to file a complaint with the City if you are a victim of employment discrimination.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
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Spanish / Español
Questions and Answers about the Workplace Rights of Muslims, Arabs, South Asians and Sikhs
(Separate Website)
Information about employment discrimination and harassment based on national origin and/or religion geared especially to Muslims, Arabs, South Asians and Sikhs after September 11th.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Age Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Basic information on age discrimination and how to file a charge.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Age Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Overview on what age discrimmination is, how to identify, and how to deal with it if you are a victim of age discrimination.
By: Workplace Fairness
Sex Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Basic information on sex discrimination and filing a charge.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Spanish / Español
Equal Pay and Compensation Discrimination
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains the Federal law that requires equal pay for equal work done by women and men, including examples of when equal pay would not be required.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Sexual Harassment
(Separate Website)
Brief pamphlet on state law and filing complaints.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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Spanish / Español
Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination
Out at Work
(Separate Website)
Information for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Covers laws nationwide but has information helpful to New Yorkers.
By: Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
Sexual Orientation Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Provides information defining sexual orientation discrimination, federal and local laws prohibiting this kind of discrimination, guidance for filing a complaint, and links to related resources.
By: Workplace Fairness
Gender Identity Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Provides helpful information defining gender identity discrimination and federal and local laws prohibiting this kind discrimination, guidance for filing a complaint, and links to related resources.
By: Workplace Fairness
Rights to Public Benefits for Transgender People in NYC
(Separate Website)
By: Sylvia Rivera Law Project
Sexual Orientation Discrimination
(Separate Website)
State law protects against sexual orientation discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and credit.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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Spanish / Español
Transgender Employees in New York-Protect Yourself at Work
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This resource provides an overview of transgender employee rights in New York.
By: Sylvia Rivera Law Project
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Spanish / Español
Pregnancy Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Basic information on pregnancy discrimination and how to file a charge.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
(Separate Website)
If you believe that you have been
discriminated against because of your
pregnancy, or denied a reasonable
accommodation for a disability relating
to pregnancy or childbirth, you can file
a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights. Click for more information.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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Spanish / Español
Tips on Abortion, Contraception, and Pregnancy Rights in New York State Answers questions about abortion, birth control and pregnancy. Includes information about a teenager's right to an abortion and birth control. Also includes information about pregnancy discrimination at work.
By: LawHelp.org/NY
Your Breastfeeding Rights in New York
(Separate Website)
Learn about your breastfeeding rights at the hospital after giving birth, in public and at work.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union
Guidelines Regarding the Rights of Nursing Mothers to Express Breast Milk in the Work Place
(Separate Website)
An employer must provide reasonable unpaid break time or permit an employee to use paid break time or meal time each day to allow an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for up to three years following child birth. Click to learn more.
By: New York State Department of Labor
If I have to miss work due to a domestic violence legal proceeding, can I be fired?
(Separate Website)
Learn about your rights.
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Workplace Protections
(Separate Website)
Being a victim of domestic violence can affect many parts of your life, including your job. Under New York's employment discrimination law, you cannot be discriminated against by an employer due to your status as a domestic violence victim. You may file a complaint against an employer if you feel that s/he has fired you, refused to hire you, or treated you differently than other employees based on your status as a victim of domestic violence. Also, if you have to quit your job due to domestic violence, you may still be entitled to unemployment benefits. The laws that protect you are explained.
By: Womenslaw.org
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New York City: Employment Rights and Benefits for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
(Separate Website)
Domestic or sexual violence often affects victims or survivors at work. Victims may need time off to
address the violence. They may also need changes made at work to stop the abuser or perpetrator from harassing them at work or to make the workplace safer. Some victims are illegally fired because of the violence. This pamphlet discusses the New York City laws protecting abuse victims from problems at work.
By: Legal Momentum
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Employment Rights for Domestic Violence Victims
(Separate Website)
If you believe that you have been discriminated against by your employer because you are a victim
of domestic violence, you can file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights. Click to learn about your rights and how to file a complaint.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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State Law Guide: Employment Rights for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
(Separate Website)
Read about the New York State law that protects domestic violence victims from discrimination at work. Also includes information about New York City and Westchester County laws that protect domestic violence victims.
By: Legal Momentum
Sample Letter Asking for Changes at Work to Help You Stay Safe
(Separate Website)
This letter requests a "reasonable accommodation" under New York City's Human Rights Law (Westchester County has a similar law). A reasonable accommodation is a change at work that will help you stay safe and allow you to do your job. You can also use this letter to ask for time off to take steps to address the violence.
By: Legal Momentum
Sample Letter Challenging a Firing, Demotion, or other Punitive Action Because You Are a Victim of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking
(Separate Website)
This letter is to challenge, under New York City's Human Rights Law, a firing, demotion, or other change in how you are treated at work because your employer knows you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking (Westchester has a similar law). It also requests "reasonable accommodations," or changes at the workplace, to help you stay safe and do your job.
By: Legal Momentum
Religious Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Basic information on religious discrimination, accommodations and filing a charge.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Certificates of Relief From Disability and Certificates of Good Conduct
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet tells you how to get a certificate from New York State that can help you overcome problems getting a job that may exist because you have a criminal record.
By: Legal Action Center of the City of New York, Inc. (LAC)
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Are You Somebody With a Criminal Record, HIV/AIDS or an Alcohol or Drug History? Prevent Discrimination Before It Happens
(Separate Website)
This booklet is for New Yorkers with HIV or AIDS, a drug or alcohol problem and/or a criminal record who want to know their rights to be free of discrimination. It explains: laws that forbid discrimination; limits on what employers, landlords, and others may ask; how to get a job or housing despite the stigma associated with HIV, addiction, and having a criminal record; and what to do when confronted with illegal discrimination.
By: Legal Action Center of the City of New York, Inc. (LAC)
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Spanish / Español
Know-Your-Rights to the Transportation Security Administration's Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Background Checks of Port Workers and Truck Drivers
(Separate Website)
Provides general information about transportation worker background checks and links to know-your-rights flyers in various languages.
By: National Employment Law Project
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Hindi / हिन्दी
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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