State reference · NM
New Mexico ADA + employment hiring law
New Mexico Human Rights Act, NMSA § 28-1-7. Enforced by New Mexico Human Rights Bureau. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
New Mexico Human Rights Act is codified at NMSA § 28-1-7.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental handicap and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
New Mexico Human Rights Bureau
Agency website: https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Labor-Relations/Human-Rights
NM HRB has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
4+ employees under NMSA § 28-1-2(B).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of New Mexico case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for New Mexico-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in New Mexico?
New Mexico Human Rights Act, codified at NMSA § 28-1-7. Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental handicap and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in New Mexico?
New Mexico Human Rights Bureau. NM HRB has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in New Mexico?
4+ employees under NMSA § 28-1-2(B).
How does New Mexico interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. New Mexico employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. NM HRB has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the New Mexico statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: NMSA § 28-1-7. Agency: New Mexico Human Rights Bureau at https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Labor-Relations/Human-Rights. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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