NY A10434

Requires all newly hired public employees to complete a civil rights compliance certification acknowledging notice of federal and state anti-discrimination laws, their obligation to comply, and that violations may result in termination

Mandates civil rights and anti-discrimination training for all public employees within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter

Covers employees of the state, public authorities, public benefit corporations, state and city universities, public school districts, and political subdivisions

Training must address discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other protected classes

Failure to complete certification or training may result in suspension, and civil rights violations constitute misconduct subject to disciplinary action under Civil Service Law Section 75