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After researching the New York anti-discrimination policies in the workplace, I see that they are very similar to most of the other states in the U.S. However, the New York State Division of Human Rights only enforces the policies that are set forth by the New York state anti-discrimination laws. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces the federal laws, which may differ slightly from the state laws. One law that is a requirement for employers in New York is to display the New York state discrimination posters.

The New York state discrimination posters are required to be displayed in every workplace. These posters must be placed in an area where employees are known to gather. This is so every employee will have a good chance of seeing the New York state discrimination posters. After all, what good are laws if the people they protect don’t know about them?

The New York state discrimination posters outline the fact that no employee can be discriminated against because of their race, religion (creed), color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, disability, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or prior arrest or conviction. Obviously, there are some exceptions to these laws especially when an employee has an arrest and/or a conviction. If a person feels that he/she has been a victim of discrimination, that person should file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights.

The discrimination complaint must be filed within one year of the last act of discrimination. The alleged victim can either visit or call one of the regional offices of the New York State Division of Human Rights. If the person is unable to personally visit a regional office, he/she must still sign the official complaint.

Remember that both the employer and the employee have a responsibility to stop discrimination in the workplace. The New York state discrimination posters help to stop unfair practices at work. These posters allow employees to know their rights so that they can protect themselves at work.

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