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Links to the New York State Corrections Law, the New York City Human Rights Law, and the New York State Division of Human Rights, all of which lay out policies that provide protections against discrimination in hiring for people with criminal convictions. The folder also includes an outline of relevant legal decisions, and information on filing discrimination claims with the Division of Human Rights.
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Resources
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Employment Law & Criminal Records in New York
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Legal Outline of Authorites and Decisions Related to Criminal Records and Employment (National Employment Law Project)
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New York State Corrections Law Article 23-A: "Licensure and Employment of Persons Previously Convicted of One or More Criminal Offenses
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New York State Human Rights Law (Executive Law Section 296, Unlawful Discriminatory Practices)
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Legislative History of Article 23A and Certificates of Good Conduct of NYS Corrections Law
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New York City Human Rights Law, Chapter 1, § 8-107 Unlawful discriminatory practices
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New York City Commission on Human Rights Website
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New York State Division of Human Rights: How to File an Employment Discrimination Claim
