• Age
  • Alienage or Citizenship Status
  • Arrest or Conviction Record
  • Caregiver
  • Color
  • Credit History
  • Disability
  • Gender
  • Gender Identity
  • Marital or Partnership Status
  • National Origin
  • Pregnancy: NYC Human Rights Law Section 8-107(22)(b)(i) requires that employers disseminate or conspicuously post a written notice developed by the Commission on the rights of pregnant workers to be free from discrimination in relation to pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.  Employers can meet the obligations by posting the notice previously developed and disseminated by the Commission in 2015, or by posting our updated pregnancy notice.
  • Race
  • Religion/Creed
  • Salary History
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Decisions
  • Status as Victim of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking
  • Unemployment Status
  • Status as a Veteran or Active Military Service Member
The New York City Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination in:
  • Hiring, firing, and work assignments
  • Salary
  • Benefits
  • Promotions
  • Performance evaluations
  • Discipline
  • Any decisions that affect the terms and conditions of employment

The New York City Human Rights Law prohibits employers from making statements, asking questions during interviews, or circulating job announcements that suggest a preference for or prejudice against individuals based on the protected classes under the Law.