A statement submitted to the Committee on Ways and Means' hearing on the Economic and Societal Costs of Poverty held on January 24, 2007.
Archival Material
If you are being watched, leave now!
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If you have left or lost a job because of domestic or sexual violence, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. This guide is designed to provide practical tips to help you claim unemployment insurance benefits.
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Derechos en empleo para las víctimas de la violencia doméstica, la agresión sexual, o el acoso que trabajan en la ciudad de Nueva York.
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This Manual offers an overview of employment laws in New York State that may be useful to victims of domestic violence in addition to practice guidlines for lawyers and advocates.
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This Resource Guide provides information to help identify if a person is being stalked, tips about how to stay safe, and descriptions of the laws that help protect stalking victims.
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Provides information and resources for dealing with sexual harassment in housing situations. Includes information on the Fair Housing Act, procedures for filing complaints, and lists of Department of Housing offices and related organizations.
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Provides information and resources for dealing with sex discrimination and sexual harassment at work. Includes information on sex discrimination laws, complaint and investigation procedures, and a sample letter to a harasser.
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Provides information, tips and resources regarding the specifics of child custody when domestic violence is an issue, applicable state and inter-state laws, Parental Alienation Syndrome, and the impact domestic violence has on children.
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Provides information and resources about developing a court-watch program for domestic violence and/or rape and sexual assault cases in your community. This information can also help individuals interested in establishing a court-watch program for any issue.
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Frecuentemente las víctimas de la violencia doméstica, la agresión sexual, o el acoso son arrestadas o condenadas por los crímenes de violencia que sufren. Esta guía fue escrita para contestar preguntas comunes sobre leyes creadas para protegerla contra la discriminación y para proteger su privacidad.
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Provides information and resources for dealing with pregnancy in the workplace. Includes information on applicable laws, employer discrimination against pregnant women, maternity leave, disability leave for pregnancy, and ways to improve the employment situation.
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It is not unusual for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to have been arrested for or convicted of crimes related to the violence. Additionally, proceedings related to protective orders can sometimes appear on criminal background checks, even if the protective order was issued on your behalf against your abuser or the perpetrator of an assault. When you are looking for a job, you may be asked about your arrest record or your criminal record. This guide answers some common questions about laws that can protect you against discrimination and afford you privacy.
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