Discrimination: New York

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

Authors: James Anelli and Robert Pettigrew

Summary

• The New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) is generally more expansive than its federal counterparts. See Discrimination Under New York State Human Rights Law.
• The NYSHRL covers a wide range of unlawful discriminatory practices. See Unlawful Discriminatory Practices.
• New York State has a strong equal pay law in place. See Equal Pay.
• New York extends protections for breastfeeding and lactation. See Lactation/Breastfeeding Protections and Accommodations.
• Localities including Albany County, Binghamton, New York City and Westchester County have requirements pertaining to discrimination. See Local Requirements.