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It is illegal for employers to discriminate against a worker on the basis of their membership in a protected class, including but not limited to race, gender, religion, disability and pregnancy, and national origin. This applies to both the treatment of employees (work environment) and job applicants (hiring). In addition to unfair treatment, discrimination can include harassment (sexual and other types of harassment), denial of a reasonable workplace accommodation, disclosure requirements of medical information, or retaliation for reporting violations. Enforcement against employment discrimination is carried out by several regulatory agencies: the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) at the federal level, the New York State Division of Human Rights (“DHR”) at the state level, and the New York City Commission on Human Rights (“CCHR”) at the city level.  Prosecutorial entities (attorneys general and district attorneys) are also authorized to pursue discrimination cases, and workers may file private lawsuits. New York City has a more expansive list of protected categories than its federal and state counterparts. Workers in New York City are protected against discrimination arising from their criminal conviction history, credit history, and caregiver status. Below is a selection of some significant settlements and outcomes in cases with employers located in New York City negotiated by regulatory agencies and/or through private litigation.