State reference · NY
New York ADA + employment hiring law
New York State Human Rights Law, N.Y. Exec. Law § 290 et seq.. Enforced by New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
New York State Human Rights Law is codified at N.Y. Exec. Law § 290 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes. New York City has additional protections under the NYC Human Rights Law (NYC Admin. Code § 8-107).
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 York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR)
Agency website: https://dhr.ny.gov/
NYSDHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under N.Y. Exec. Law § 292(5) (amended 2019).
Notable feature
New York amended the State Human Rights Law in 2019 to extend coverage to all employers regardless of size for most claims.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of New York case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for New York-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in New York?
New York State Human Rights Law, codified at N.Y. Exec. Law § 290 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes. New York City has additional protections under the NYC Human Rights Law (NYC Admin. Code § 8-107).
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in New York?
New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR). NYSDHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in New York?
1+ employee under N.Y. Exec. Law § 292(5) (amended 2019).
How does New York 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 York employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. NYSDHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the New York statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: N.Y. Exec. Law § 290 et seq.. Agency: New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) at https://dhr.ny.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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