New York Employment Laws

Prohibits employment discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, military status, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, and arrest/conviction record. Applies to employers with 4 or more employees (all employers for sexual harassment).

Prohibits retaliation against employees who disclose activities violating the law or posing a substantial danger to public health or safety. Civil action must be commenced within 2 years. Prior notice to employer is not required when there is imminent danger or risk of evidence destruction.

Statewide paid sick leave: employers with 5–99 employees provide 40 hours/year; employers with 100+ employees provide 56 hours/year. Smaller employers (under 5, net income over $1M) provide 40 hours paid; those with lower income provide 40 hours unpaid.

Employers with 4 or more employees must include a compensation range in all job postings for new jobs, promotions, or transfers. Retaliation for inquiring about pay is prohibited.

Prohibits paying employees in protected classes less than others for equal or substantially similar work, except based on seniority, merit, or other bona fide factors.