The protected classes are:
- ages
- races
- sexual orientation
- gender identity or expression
- military status
- sex
- disability
- predisposing genetic characteristics
- familial status
- marital status
- domestic violence victim status
- creed
- color
- national origin
On November 25, 2019, General Municipal Law 239-o was amended to have local Commissions on Human Rights take into account all of the NYS protected classes when seeking to foster mutual respect and understanding in the community.
The protected classes are:
The protected classes are:
