Investigates complaints of unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and education that have occurred in Suffolk County and enforces various local, state and federal laws that give people equal rights. Call for detailed information.

Human Rights Commission provides assistance for people who have been discriminated against in Sullivan County who believe that they have been treated unfairly, denied employment, housing, education, health care, customer service, or club membership services/benefits or have experienced delays in service provision due to their age, gender, family composition, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Investigation of unlawful discriminatory practices relating to housing, employment and public accommodation. Committed to reducing tension and conflict among or between various groups in community. Confidential complaints process for persons experiencing discrimination. Organizes Stop Prejudice Now awareness program.

Entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Enforces continuation of health insurance coverege during leave.

Investigation of unlawful discriminatory practices relating to housing, employment and public accommodation. Committed to reducing tension and conflict among or between various groups in community. Confidential complaints process for persons experiencing discrimination. Organizes Stop Prejudice Now awareness program.

Receives and investigates complaints from individuals who believe they have been illegally discriminated against under New York State or federal human rights laws that apply to employment, housing, public accommodation, education and credit.

The Clinton County Human Rights Commission provides informational assistance and enforcement of State and Federal discrimination laws. The Commission files complaints of discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, age, marital status, disability, prior arrest or conviction record and predisposing genetic characteristics.

Provides assistance for people who have been discriminated against in Westchester County who believe that they have been denied equal access to employment or that they have been treated unfairly as employees, i.e., that they were sexually harassed or denied equal pay for equal work, passed over for a promotion, denied training opportunities or fired on the basis of their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence.

The Albany County Human Rights Commission provides informational assistance and enforcement of State and Federal discrimination laws. The Commission files complaints of discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, age, marital status, disability, prior arrest or conviction record and predisposing genetic characteristics.

Will offer referrals to needed services in the community, help with claims against employers who discriminate and/or do not pay, help file police reports if they are robbed or assaulted, etc.

Accepts complaints of discrimination and provides advocacy and other services for anyone who has experienced any form of discrimination. Also works to make change by advocating legislatively and socially.

Assists individuals when they want to file a discrimination complaint when their civil rights have been violated.

Works to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Pursues litigation in areas such as: housing, public accommodations, military, public policy, parenting and relationship issues, equal marriage rights, equal employment and domestic partnership benefits, and immigration issues.

Assists individuals with filling out the appropriate paperwork regarding discrimination and investigates the complaints. Also provides investigative information for legislation to help create or change laws.

Helps individual with complaints when they feel that their constitutional rights have been violated.

Receives and investigates complaints from individuals who believe they have been discriminated against under New York State Human Rights Law.

WNYCOSH provides occupational safety & health training and technical assistance for employers, unions, and community groups throughout WNY on over 80 topics.

Office investigates harassment complaints and monitors equal employment and affirmative action policy and procedures. It also audits county contracts to maintain participation goals for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), certifies businesses as women or minority owned, and monitors the county's personnel and hiring procedures to assure compliance with the County's affirmative action plan.

Provides free civil legal services for individuals who are HIV positive or who have an HIV positive family member, including but not limited to: end of life planning, care and custody planning, child support, custody, visitation, family offenses, divorce, discrimination, bankruptcy, housing problems, and name change.

Provides information and assistance around workers' rights education, health and safety training, and worker advocacy.

Offers a variety of legal clinics, outlined below. Access to Justice Hybrid Clinic: Students staff either the Help Desk in Erie County Family Court or the Pro Se Assistance Program in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York (Buffalo and Rochester). Animal Law Clinic: The Animal Law Clinic focuses on national, state, and local policy addressing animal welfare issues, such as puppy mills, feral and community cats, and former racehorses. Civil Rights and Transparency Clinic: A litigation clinic focused on civil rights and civil liberties, spanning constitutional liberties like free speech, privacy, due process, and statutory civil rights against discrimination. COVID Response Legal Clinic: Student attorneys serve unmet access-to-justice needs of the community, helping individual and families who are facing unexpected legal matters due to the coronavirus. e-Law Center Clinic: Works with diverse companies who are confronting a variety of business challenges specific to startups and early stage high-growth ventures. Environmental Advocacy Clinic: Focuses on state, national, and international environmental policy issues that have a direct impact on Western New York, as well as national and international implications. Family Violence and Women's Rights Law: Focuses on attaining justice and safety for victims of intimate partner violence. Mediation Clinic: Working on cases referred by local courts or other mediation agencies, students help resolve disputes in family law, small claims, and the community. Puerto Rico Recovery Assistance Legal Clinic: Provides practical legal research and thoughtful pro bono service through an ongoing collaborative effort to empower a resilient Puerto Rico.

Assists individuals when they want to file a discrimination complaint when their civil rights have been violated.