New York Extends Time to File Claims of Unlawful Discrimination

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3255), which increases the time to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination with the Division of Human Rights from one year to three years. Senate Bill 3255 takes effect on Feb. 15, 2024.

The details

As background, under Section 297 of the New York Executive Law, there was a:

• Three-year limit to file a claim of sexual harassment; and
• One-year limit to file a complaint of all other unlawful discriminatory practices.

Senate Bill 3255

Senate Bill 3255 amends Section 297 of the New York Executive Law, by extending the time a complaint of any unlawful discriminatory practice may be filed with the New York State Division of Human Rights to three years. The law’s three-year statute of limitations will apply to all claims of unlawful discrimination that occur on (or after) Feb.  15, 2024.

Next steps

Review policies and procedures with managers and human resource personnel on preventing and addressing claims of unlawful discrimination.

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