New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) Basics | Practical Law
A Practice Note discussing the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) and its prohibitions against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on statutorily protected characteristics, such as race, religion, national origin, sex, and sexual orientation. This Note addresses the private employers and various individuals covered under the NYSHRL, protected characteristics, employer duties and affirmative obligations, and notice and posting requirements. This Note is based on New York state law.