A Q&A guide to state anti-discrimination law for private employers in New York. This Q&A addresses New York laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Federal, local, or municipal law may impose additional or different requirements. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Anti-Discrimination Laws: State Q&A Tool).

For information and updates on state employment law developments related to COVID-19, see COVID-19: Employment Law and Development Tracker: State Laws and Directives: New York.