FOR ACTS THAT OCCURRED ON OR AFTER 2/15/2024, you must file your complaint within three years of the most recent act of alleged discrimination. If you were terminated, you must file within three years of the date you were first informed you would be terminated.
In New York, the new hire paperwork collection looks similar to that of other states: I-9 employment eligibility verification form (not required for volunteers, independent contractors, or unpaid interns) W-4 federal tax collection form. IT-2104 New York state tax withholding form.
Protected Classes under the Human Rights Law: Age. Immigration or citizenship status. Color. Disability. Gender (including sexual harassment) Gender Identity. Marital status and partnership status. National origin.
With regard to employment, the State Human Rights Law makes it an “unlawful discriminatory practice” for an employer “to refuse to hire or employ or to bar or to discharge from employment” or “to discriminate against an individual in compensation or in terms of conditions or privileges of employment” because of an ...
Further, harassment based on a person's association with somebody who does not share the same protected characteristic as the victim also may violate the law. For example, the EEO laws apply to harassment of a White employee because his spouse is Black or harassment of a Black employee because she has a biracial child.
You can protect our communities against hate by reporting a hate or bias incident. The New York State Division of Human Rights is dedicated to eliminating discrimination, remedying injustice, and promoting equal opportunity, access, and dignity.
The statute of limitations for filing all discrimination complaints in a New York court under the Human Rights Law remains three years.
In New York City, an individual can call 718-722-3131 or fill out an online form, NYC Human Rights. If an employee desires quicker results, the best course of action would be to speak with a manager or supervisor and inform them of suspected sexual harassment.
A summons with notice or summons and complaint must be served within 120 days of filing with the County Clerk.