Fight Workplace Discrimination in NYC
NYC law protects workers from discrimination based on protected characteristics. You have the right to a fair workplace.
Protected Characteristics Under NYC Law
Race & Color
Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, skin color, or national origin
Gender & Sex
Including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation
Age
Protection for workers 18 and older against age-based discrimination
Religion
Cannot be treated differently due to religious beliefs or practices
Disability
Physical or mental disabilities, including reasonable accommodation rights
National Origin
Birthplace, ancestry, language, or accent cannot be grounds for discrimination
What Does Discrimination Look Like?
Direct Discrimination
- •Refused hire due to protected characteristic
- •Different pay for same work
- •Denied promotion opportunities
- •Segregated job assignments
Hostile Work Environment
- •Offensive jokes or slurs
- •Unwanted touching or advances
- •Intimidation or threats
- •Display of offensive materials
Experienced Discrimination?
Document what happened and file your claim. NYC law provides strong protections and remedies for discrimination victims.
Start Your Claim