The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) is a civil rights law that is embodied in Title 8 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York.
[4][5][6] As NYC mayors appoint commissioners, there is variable enforcement of the law depending on the degree of support and priorities of the City's current administration.
Since 2013, the NYCHRL also requires employers to make certain accommodations for pregnant workers,[12] It provides protection against discrimination in employment based on unemployment status, arrest or conviction record, and status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses.
[7] In 2020 employment discrimination law was expanded to cover freelancers and contractors.
[13] The law also protects workers in individual households, such as paid caregivers, and unpaid interns.