General information about HIV status discrimination and your rights
Your Rights as a Person with HIV Infection or AIDS
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Read about the laws that protect you from discrimination by hospitals, clinics, social services agencies, drug treatment centers and nursing homes that receive federal funding as well as state and local agencies.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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HIV/AIDS Discrimination
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Covers discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, credit transactions and education.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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DOJ website to help combat discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS
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The website includes information about the ADA federal civil rights protections to people living with HIV/AIDS in public accommodations, employment and state and local government services. The site also has information about filing a discrimination complaint.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
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)
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
Out at Work
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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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How to file a complaint if you have been discriminated
How to File a Complaint with the New York City Commission on Human Rights
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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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How to File a Complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights
(Separate Website)
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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I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
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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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Complaints About Attorneys
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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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