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New York State Employment-Related StatutesSchools in New York are employers like any other. So in addition to complying with the federal employment laws, New York State has a few of its own. Also, do not forget New York City labor laws. New York Human Rights Law (4+ employees in New York State) – state law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age (not age-specific, applies to persons under 40, too), religion, disability (broader definition than the ADA), national origin, genetic predisposition, or marital status. New York Labor Law (all New York employers) – state law that regulates, among other things, frequency of wage payments, ability to make deductions from employee wages, payment of wages to terminated employees, required meal periods, and payment of unemployment compensation. New York Workers' Compensation Law (all New York employers) – provides payments to employees who must be absent from work on account of workplace accidents or injuries; prohibits retaliation against employees for filing for disability or workers' compensation benefits. New York Election Law – requires employers in New York State to provide employees in certain circumstances with paid time off in order to vote. New York Penal Law – prohibits New York employers from discriminating against applicants and employees on the basis of arrests or prior criminal convictions, except in certain limited circumstances. New York Legal Activities Law (all New York employers) – prohibits discrimination on the basis of lawful activities engaged in by employees outside of the workplace, except in certain limited circumstances. New York Judiciary Law (all New York employers) – prohibits discipline of employees on the basis of jury service; employers with 10+ employees must pay employees the first $40.00 per day of wages for the first three days of jury service. More information available here: New York State Division of Human Rights, including How to File a Complaint | |||