NY A05606

Expands employment discrimination protections to cover individuals with actual or perceived status as victims of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, prohibiting employers from refusing to hire, discharging, or discriminating in compensation or employment terms

Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are victims, including time off for medical attention, obtaining services from shelters or crisis centers, psychological counseling, safety planning, and legal proceedings

Mandates that employers engage in cooperative dialogue within a reasonable time when an employee requests reasonable accommodation under these protections

Requires sexual harassment prevention policies and annual training programs to include guidance on workplace protections for victims of domestic violence, sex offenses, and stalking, effective January 1, 2026

Expands acceptable documentation for certification of victim status to include police or court records, corroborating evidence, and documentation from medical professionals, victim services providers, attorneys, or cultural and religious providers