Age discrimination - New York

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Employer defined

The term “employer” does not include any employer with fewer than four persons in his employ.

Unlawful employment practices

The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. For example, the state law includes exemptions for bona fide occupational qualifications and for seniority or merit systems.

State

Contact

Division of Human Rights

Regulations

Human Rights Law, Executive Law Article 15

Rules & Regulations, Subtitle J, Division of Human Rights, Part 465 - Rules of Practice

Federal

Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Regulations

29 CFR Part 1625, Age Discrimination in Employment Act

29 CFR 1626, Procedures — Age Discrimination in Employment Act

29 CFR 1627, Records to be Made or Kept Relating to Age: Notices to be Posted: Administrative Exemptions