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Learn the basics (2)
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Prohibited Employment Policies/Practices
A general overview of Federal anti-discrimination law, including information on who is protected from discrimination, and examples of illegal job discrimination. Content Detail
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DOJ website to help combat discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS
The website includes information about the ADA federal civil rights protections to people living with HIV/AIDS in public accommodations, employment and state and local government services. The site also has information about filing a discrimination complaint. Content Detail
I want to know about my rights (1)
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How Do I Find ADA (Accesibility) Information?
This fact sheet explains how to ask the court for a disability accommodation. Content Detail
Disability discrimination (2)
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Disability Discrimination
Basic information on disability discrimination, reasonable accommodations and filing a charge. Content Detail
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File a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your pregnancy or denied a reasonable accommodation, you can file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights. Content Detail
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I have been discriminated against or denied a service (3)
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File a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your pregnancy or denied a reasonable accommodation, you can file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights. Content Detail
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Westchester County Human Rights Commission
If you think that your rights have been violated in Westchester County because of discrimination, contact the Human Rights Commission. Content Detail
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Article 78 Proceedings – How to Appeal an Agency Decision
If you disagree with an agency decision, you can appeal the decision to the New York courts. You can do so by bringing an “Article 78 Proceeding.” Content Detail
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Filing a discrimination/harassment complaint (12)
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How to File a Complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights
Information on how to file a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights if you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination. Content Detail
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Clinton County Human Rights Commission
If you believe that you have been discriminated against within the County of Clinton you may file a complaint with the Clinton County Human Rights Commission. Content Detail
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Nassau County Commission on Human Rights
The Nassau County Commission on Human Rights is committed to improving relations and insuring equality of opportunity in Nassau County. The Commission?s mandate is to eliminate discrimination in employment, housing, places of public accommodation and education. In Nassau County, discrimination is defined as any difference in treatment based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status or disability. Content Detail
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Onondaga County/Syracuse Commission on Human Rights
The Onondaga County/Syracuse Commission on Human Rights handles discrimination complaints. Content Detail
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Orange County Human Rights Commission
You may file a complaint with the Orange County Human Rights Commission staff if you are a resident of Orange County or are employed in Orange County and believe that you have been the victim of discrimination either in your employment, housing or a public accommodation because of your race or color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest and/or conviction record or your genetic predisposition or carrier status. Content Detail
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Rockland County Commission on Human Rights
The Commission receives and investigates complaints of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability in education, employment, housing, and public accommodations. The staff conciliates, holds hearings, and conducts educational programs for the public, and provides training and technical assistance. The Commission is mandated to act in an ombudsman role to monitor community situations that are discriminatory in nature. This agency does not yet have a web site. You can contact this agency by calling (914) 638-5590. Content Detail
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Schenectady County Human Rights Commission
The Commission staff assists with complaints of discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, age, marital status, disability, prior arrest or conviction record and predisposing genetic characteristics. Content Detail
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Suffolk County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC)
The Suffolk County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC) is a county agency that enforces the various laws against discrimination. Content Detail
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Sullivan County Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission was created to foster good relationships among communities and groups of people in Sullivan County. You can file discrimination complaints with this agency. Content Detail
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Tompkins County Human Rights Commission
The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights offers telephone or in-office consultation regarding questions of rights, disputes, alleged violation of anti-discrimination laws which provide protection in the areas of employment, housing, credit, places of public accommodations, volunteer firefighting, and non-sectarian educational institutions, based on age, creed, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, military status, arrest record, conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status (in housing only) and domestic workers (in employment only).The Office of Human Rights attempts to conciliate disputes on the local level and to assist complainants filing formal complaints with state or federal agencies. Confidentiality is protected. Any individual who resides or works in Tompkins County may use these services without a fee. Content Detail
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Ulster County Human Rights Commission
The Human Relations Commission exists to foster respect for the rights of all citizens and to explore opportunities for improving relations among all people of Ulster County. Services include: - Telephone consultation with individuals who believe that their human rights have been violated in any of the following areas: employment, housing, public accommodation, education, credit - Assistance in preparing and filing a complaint with the NYS Division of Human Rights for individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or familial status, or arrest/conviction record. Content Detail
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Westchester County Human Rights Commission
If you think that your rights have been violated in Westchester County because of discrimination, contact the Human Rights Commission. Content Detail
I want to file a complaint (10)
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Clinton County Human Rights Commission
If you believe that you have been discriminated against within the County of Clinton you may file a complaint with the Clinton County Human Rights Commission. Content Detail
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Nassau County Commission on Human Rights
The Nassau County Commission on Human Rights is committed to improving relations and insuring equality of opportunity in Nassau County. The Commission?s mandate is to eliminate discrimination in employment, housing, places of public accommodation and education. In Nassau County, discrimination is defined as any difference in treatment based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status or disability. Content Detail
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Onondaga County/Syracuse Commission on Human Rights
The Onondaga County/Syracuse Commission on Human Rights handles discrimination complaints. Content Detail
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Orange County Human Rights Commission
You may file a complaint with the Orange County Human Rights Commission staff if you are a resident of Orange County or are employed in Orange County and believe that you have been the victim of discrimination either in your employment, housing or a public accommodation because of your race or color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest and/or conviction record or your genetic predisposition or carrier status. Content Detail
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Rockland County Commission on Human Rights
The Commission receives and investigates complaints of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability in education, employment, housing, and public accommodations. The staff conciliates, holds hearings, and conducts educational programs for the public, and provides training and technical assistance. The Commission is mandated to act in an ombudsman role to monitor community situations that are discriminatory in nature. This agency does not yet have a web site. You can contact this agency by calling (914) 638-5590. Content Detail
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Schenectady County Human Rights Commission
The Commission staff assists with complaints of discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, age, marital status, disability, prior arrest or conviction record and predisposing genetic characteristics. Content Detail
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Suffolk County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC)
The Suffolk County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC) is a county agency that enforces the various laws against discrimination. Content Detail
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Sullivan County Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission was created to foster good relationships among communities and groups of people in Sullivan County. You can file discrimination complaints with this agency. Content Detail
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Tompkins County Human Rights Commission
The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights offers telephone or in-office consultation regarding questions of rights, disputes, alleged violation of anti-discrimination laws which provide protection in the areas of employment, housing, credit, places of public accommodations, volunteer firefighting, and non-sectarian educational institutions, based on age, creed, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, military status, arrest record, conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status (in housing only) and domestic workers (in employment only).The Office of Human Rights attempts to conciliate disputes on the local level and to assist complainants filing formal complaints with state or federal agencies. Confidentiality is protected. Any individual who resides or works in Tompkins County may use these services without a fee. Content Detail
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Ulster County Human Rights Commission
The Human Relations Commission exists to foster respect for the rights of all citizens and to explore opportunities for improving relations among all people of Ulster County. Services include: - Telephone consultation with individuals who believe that their human rights have been violated in any of the following areas: employment, housing, public accommodation, education, credit - Assistance in preparing and filing a complaint with the NYS Division of Human Rights for individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or familial status, or arrest/conviction record. Content Detail
Temporary disability (2)
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What should I do if I am injured while working?
Detailed information about Workers' Compensation Law in New York State. Click on each topic to learn more. Content Detail
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Disability Benefits (Off-the-Job Injury or Illness) - Common Questions
Explains disability benefits for off-the-job injury or illnesses such as pregnancy and auto accidents. Content Detail
Work programs for persons with disabilities (1)
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The Governor's Program to Hire Persons with Disabilities (55-b)
Follow this link to a webpage from NYS with information on the 55b work program. Open the link to the PDF to view and print the application for this program. Read More
Work programs for veterans with disabilities (2)
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55-c Program to Hire Disabled Veterans
Follow these links to a webpage with information on the 55-c program. Click the application link to view and print the application for the Governor's (55-c) Program to Hire Disabled Veterans. Read More
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Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits Chapter 31
Vocational Rehabilitation is a program whose primary function is to help veterans with service-connected disabilities become suitably employed, maintain employment, or achieve independence in daily living Content Detail
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