Knowledge is Power.
This step-by-step guide covers the employment rights and protections you have as a working woman in New York State. It covers both your rights at work and the rights you have when you need time away from work.
A Better Balance is also here to help. If you have any questions about your rights, you can call our free, confidential, legal hotline at 1-833-NEED-ABB. (1-833-633-3222).
NEW: In 2019, New York passed a sweeping set of gender equity laws, with new equal pay protections, anti-harassment protections, and more. This guide has been updated accordingly.
ALERT: For information about your workplace rights around caring for yourself and your loved ones during the COVID-19 crisis, visit abetterbalance.org/covid19
Disability Discrimination and Accommodations
Paid Family Leave
Unpaid Family & Medical Leave
Earned Safe & Sick Time
Familial Status & Caregiver Discrimination
Healthcare Coverage
Domestic Violence
Minimum Wage, Unemployment, and Other Important Workplace Laws
General Tips
If you have questions about any of the rights discussed in this guide, we are here to help. A Better Balance's free, confidential legal helpline can help you understand your workplace rights.
Reach us at 1-833-NEED-ABB (1-833-633-3222).