10/16/2026
Basis for Discrimination Claims in New York
In New York, employee discrimination and harassment complaints can be based upon a wide variety of grounds, including gender/sex, age, race, national origin, pregnancy, religion, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, genetic characteristics and status as a domestic violence victim. Employees and an increasingly savvy plaintiffs’ bar are increasingly utilizing the full range of these federal, state and local municipal laws in an attempt to punish employers for perceived slights and obtain financial reward. As a result, employers throughout New York need to have a deep understanding of these laws, and their obligations in complying with them, in order to minimize their exposure to potentially costly litigation. Workplace discrimination/harassment claims take on many different forms and can arise at any stage or facet of the employment process, including: https://hansassociates.com/workplace-discrimination-harassment/
