Retaliation: New York

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: James Anelli and Robert Pettigrew

Summary

• New York's employment retaliation laws are generally more expansive than the federal statutes. See Retaliation Under the New York State Human Rights Law.
• The New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) permits an aggrieved employee to elect between instituting either an administrative or civil action. See Number of Employees and Procedural Timelines.
• New York also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees because those employees have made complaints about equal pay. See Equal Pay Law.
• New York law regulates wage or salary history inquiries. See Salary History Inquiries.
• Albany and New York City have requirements pertaining to retaliation. See Local Requirements.