Required Postings for All Schools
There are legal requirements, policies, and procedures for notices/posters ("postings") for all NYC Public Schools. The postings are required to be displayed in an appropriate and conspicuous location(s) in the school.
Below is a listing of each required posting topic. Click on the PDF to open a document that provides the legal source and overview, the poster(s), and information for inquiries for each topic. Please print and post the needed posters. There is an All posters for Schools PDF.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Legal Source and Overview
To help prevent workplace violence in public schools the Governor signed legislation (S1746/A1120) amending the Workplace Violence Prevention Law (Section 27-b of Labor Law), extending coverage to elementary and secondary public-school education.
Poster
The Workplace Violence Prevention poster should be displayed in a conspicuous location
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Know Your Rights
Legal Source and Overview
DCWP - Workers Rights - Know Your Rights
Poster
Know Your Rights at Work Poster
This poster is part of the New York City Council's "Workers' Bill of Rights" bill, Int. No. 569-B. The poster should be conspicuously displayed at all school and work sites, providing employees with information on local, state, and federal labor and employment laws
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination
Legal Source and Overview
This Order prohibits certain federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Poster
Every employer covered by the nondiscrimination and EEO laws is required to post on its premises the poster, " Know Your Rights." The notice must be posted prominently, where it can be readily seen by employees and applicants for employment.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Smoke-Free Environment Policy
Legal Source and Overview
All students, employees, and visitors must be protected from the effects of second-hand smoke.
This regulation implements the New York City Smoke-Free Air Act and New York State Regulation of Smoking in Certain Public Areas
Poster
Schools are required to Post NO SMOKING signs, in appropriate languages, prominently in at least one central location on the school's premises, such as in the main office, central bulletin boards, and cafeterias.
Link to additional No Smoking Poster
Additionally, remind all DOE employees and staff of the Smoke-Free Environment and Smoking Limits policy; and inform all new employees of the policy when hired.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Hazard Communication Standard
Legal Source and Overview
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 CFR Part 1910.1200)
Toxic Substances Information, Training, and Education 12 NYCRR 820
Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories 29 CFR 1910.1450
The DOE must furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm and must provide training and protection to all employees, especially those who encounter "occupational exposure" to potential health and/or safety hazards.
Office of Occupational Safety and Health (OOSH)
Poster
This poster details the PESH Act requirements.
Inquiries
Division of Human Resources (718) 935-2319
BBPQuestions@schools.nyc.gov
For further information please access OOSH webpage.
Minimum Wage - Hour
Legal Source and Overview
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Minimum wage-hour standards for employment are set by Federal and State law.
The FLSA requires minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.
New York's General Industry Minimum Wage Act (NY- MWA)
Employees covered by the Federal FLSA have the full protection of the NY-MWA
Poster
New York Minimum Wage-Hour (LS 207 11/23)
Federal minimum wage (WH 1088 REV 04/23)
All schools must post Minimum Wage Information posters.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Anti - Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedures for Filing Internal Complaints Discrimination
Legal Source and Overview
The regulation details the DOE's non-discrimination/sexual harassment policy and provides internal review procedures for employees, applicants for employment, students, parents, and others who do business with the DOE
Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management
Poster
Public Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy (Attachment No. 2)
Notification of Anti-Discrimination Policy postings should be conspicuously displayed in universal areas throughout all DOE sites in appropriate languages.
Inquiries
Executive Director
Matthew Riordan
MRiordan3@schools.nyc.gov
Tel: (718) 935-4797
Child Abuse Prevention
Legal Source and Overview
This regulation is based upon the New York Social Services Law also known as "The Child Protective Services Law"
An Online Occurrence Reporting System (OORS) Child Abuse Report must be completed within twenty-four (24) hours.
Office of Safety & Youth Development Child Abuse and Maltreatment Prevention and Intervention
Poster
Highlights of Chancellor's Regulation A-750
Each school must prominently post a copy of the "Highlights of Chancellor's Regulation A-750."
Inquiries
Office of Safety and Youth Development
Donna Brailsford
DBrails@schools.nyc.gov
Tel. 929.837.0112
Childwelfare@schools.nyc.gov
Criminal Conviction Records
Legal Source and Overview
Employers must post a copy of Article 23-A of the correction law relating to the employment of people with criminal conviction
Poster
This Criminal Conviction Records poster should be displayed in a conspicuous location.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Disability Benefits
Legal Source and Overview
New York State Workers' Compensation Law §§200-242
The law sets forth administrative obligations, the handling of funds and employee rights to disability benefits.
Office of Payroll Administration
Poster
Notice of Compliance for Disability Benefits DB-120 (10-07)
This poster must be posted conspicuously
Inquiries
Worker Compensation Supervisor
Carmen Galarza
Tel: (718) 935-2213
Cgalarza@schools.nyc.gov
Discrimination
Legal Source and Overview
New York State Human Rights Law (Executive Law, Article 15)
Discrimination based on Race, Creed, Age, Color, Disability, National Origin, Sex or Marital Status is prohibited
Poster
This Discrimination poster should be displayed in a conspicuous location
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Legal Source and Overview
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
FMLA is a federal law, which grants eligible employees' family and temporary medical leave under certain circumstances.
Under the FMLA, eligible employees may take reasonable unpaid leave, or substitute appropriate paid leave, for up to a total of twelve (12) work weeks during a designated twelve (12) month period for necessary family and/or medical care. National Defense Authorization Act, Public Law 110-181 §585(a), The NDAA, amended FMLA to provide eligible employees with new qualifying reasons for leave due to active or impending military service.
Poster
FMLA Poster (WH1420 4/23)
All schools must post the notices on FMLA. This poster provides the minimum FMLA entitlements.
Note: If leave benefits established by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) exceed FMLA requirements, the terms of the CBA apply
Inquiries
Allison Biller
Deputy Director
Abiller@schools.nyc.gov
Employees applying for FMLA/MFL benefits should direct inquiries to Leaves MLR@Schools.nyc.gov or HR Connect (718) 935-4000
Handwashing
Legal Source and Overview
Sanitary Code of the Public Health Law (10 NYCRR § 14-1.71 (2008)
Cleanliness for school food handlers is required to protect the health of all people
All employees must maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and conform to good hygienic practices when working in school cafeterias and lunchrooms.
Office of Food and Nutrition Services
Poster
Hand washing instructions must be posted in the bathroom(s). For observant adults or kids.
Inquiries
Olufunke Obadina
Food Safety Supervisor, Food Safety & Quality Assurance Unit
OObadina@schools.nyc.gov
Aida Moyet
Assistant Food Safety Supervisor, Food Safety & Quality Assurance Unit
ACajas@schools.nyc.gov
Language Access
Legal Source and Overview
This regulation establishes procedures for ensuring limited-English proficient parents are provided with a meaningful opportunity to participate in and have access to programs and services critical to their child's education.
Poster
Schools and offices must post in a conspicuous location at or near the primary entrance to such school a sign in each of the covered languages, or most prominent covered languages, indicating the availability of interpretation services
Inquiries
LanguageAccess@schools.nyc.gov
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Legal Source and Overview
Executive Order 11246 - Equal Employment Opportunity | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
Protects employees from discriminatory discipline, including firing, for asking about, discussing or disclosing their pay or the pay of their co-workers
Poster
This Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster should be displayed in a conspicuous location.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Pump Act/Lactation Accommodation Policy
Legal Source and Overview
Under the FLSA, nursing employees are entitled to reasonable break time and a private space to pump at work for up to one year after their child's birth.
New York State Labor Law Section 206-c gives all employees in New York the right to express breast milk in the workplace.
Poster
Lactation Accommodation Policy Memo
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Retaliatory Action by Employers' Prohibition
Legal Source and Overview
New York State Labor Law Section 740 Every employee must inform employees of their protections, rights and obligation regarding retaliation.
Poster
The Retaliatory Action by Employers' Prohibition poster to be posted Conspicuously in easily accessible and well-lighted places customarily frequented by employees and applicants for employment
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Section 504 Policy and Procedures for Students
Legal Source and Overview
This regulation sets forth the policies and procedures of the DOE for students attending DOE schools and programs who are qualified individuals with disabilities as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and who need accommodations in order to participate in DOE programs and activities.
Poster
"Notice of Non-Discrimination under Section 504"
Every DOE school and educational program must post the notice in a prominent location where it can be seen by employees, parents, and students.
Inquiries
Section 504 Program Manager
Office of School Health
52 Chambers Str. 3rd Floor, New York NY 10007
(212) 287-0354 504
Questions@schools.nyc.gov
Inquiries may also be directed to your Health Director
Students in Temporary Housing
Legal Source and Overview
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistant Improvement Act
Children living in temporary housing (whose primary residence is in a public or private shelter or not fixed or regular) must be afforded the same rights of public education as children permanently housed in the community.
The regulation provides information about school placement, transportation, and attendance follow-up for homeless youth. It also details the roles and responsibilities of central and school staff.
Poster
McKinney-Vento Educational Rights Informational Posters
Schools are required to post English and Spanish McKinney-Vento posters, which inform parents and students of their rights under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act including legal rights in shelters, and/or public housing projects.
Inquiries
School's STH Regional Manager
As part of the OSYD Consolidated Plan, the STH School-Based Liaison supports the principal to ensure that the school obtains McKinney-Vento posters
Student-to-Student Discrimination, Harassment, Intimidation, and/or Bullying
Legal Source and Overview
It is the policy of the New York City Department of Education to maintain a safe and supportive learning and educational environment that is free from harassment, intimidation and/or bullying committed by students against other students and discrimination by students against other students on account of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or weight.
Office of Safety and Youth Development
Poster
Each school must conspicuously post in locations deemed highly visible to students, parents, and staff Respect for All posters. The posters must contain the name of the RFA liaison(s). Schools should make every effort to post this information as early as possible in the school year.
Inquiries
Robin Davson
Executive Director
Tel: (212) 374-0860
RespectforAll@schools.nyc.gov
Student-to-Student Sexual Harassment
Legal Source and Overview
It is the policy of the New York City Department of Education (DOE) to maintain a safe and supportive learning and educational environment that is free from sexual harassment committed by students against other students.
Office of Safety and Youth Development
Poster
Each school must conspicuously post in locations deemed highly visible to students, parents, and staff:
The posters must contain the name of the RFA liaison(s). Schools should make every effort to post this information as early as possible in the school year.
Inquiries
Robin Davson
Executive Director
Tel: (212) 374-0860
RespectforAll@schools.nyc.gov
Suicide Prevention/Intervention
Legal Source and Overview
The regulation focuses on the school's role in handling potential or actual suicidal behavior and provides guidelines for the development of a School Crisis Intervention Plan.
An Online Occurrence Reporting System (OORS) Suicide Report must be completed within twenty-four (24) hours.
Poster
Inquiries
Mary Shamon Director of Crisis NYCPS | Office of Safety and Prevention Partnerships CrisisSupport@schools.nyc.gov
Unemployment Insurance
Legal Source and Overview
New York State Unemployment Insurance Law (NYS-UIL)
The law sets forth the public policy and obligations for the administration and handling of the State and/or employer funds, and the right to unemployment insurance benefits.
Poster
Post conspicuously in workplace
Inquiries
Michael Matthews
Worker Compensation, Supervisor
Tel: (718) 935-4146
MMattews3@schools.nyc.gov
Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights (USERRA)
Legal Source and Overview
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Prohibits employer discrimination based on military service or obligation and protects the job rights of individuals who voluntarily or involuntarily leave employment to undertake military service.
Poster
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
This poster details the minimum USERRA protections. The rights listed may vary depending on the circumstances and/or collective bargaining agreements (CBA).
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Veterans' Benefits & Services
Legal Source and Overview
All public and private New York State employers with more than 50 full-time employees are required to display the Veterans' Benefits & Service poster in a conspicuous place accessible to employees in the workplace
Poster
This Veterans' Benefits & Services poster should be displayed in a conspicuous location
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Workers' Compensation
Legal Source and Overview
New York State Workers' Compensation Law § 50, (WCL)
The law sets forth the obligations of administration, the handling of the funds, and the rights to worker's compensation benefits
Poster
Notice of Compliance for Workers' Compensation
This poster is updated annually.
Inquiries
Carmen Galarza
Worker Compensation Supervisor
Tel: (718) 935-2213
Cgalarza@schools.nyc.gov
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Legal Source and Overview
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 CFR Part 1910.1030)
Bloodborne pathogens are biological agents present in human blood that can cause disease. The DOE must furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards and provide protection to certain employees who encounter occupational exposure to Bloodborne pathogens.
New York State Public Employee Safety and Health Act of 1980 adopts all Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations through state rulemaking procedures. Schools are governed by NYS (New York State) Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH) Act of the NYS Department of Labor.
Office of Occupational Safety and Health (OOSH)
Poster
The following documents must be posted on the school's Health and Safety Bulletin Board. 1-Site Specific Exposure Control Plan
This poster lists the names of
- Site Employee Safety Administrator (SESA),
- The location of PPE, Medical waste kits, BBP records, Medical and Change Room locations.
- BBP Cleaning Schedules are developed in the Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance Tool (BBPCT) and should be posted in each medical and diaper change room. The Control Plan and Cleaning Schedules are developed in the Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance Tool (BBPCT)
- Universal Precautions Poster and BBP Protect Yourself Poster These posters provide information on safe work practices to prevent Bloodborne diseases.
- BBP Smart Work Practices This guidance document provides information on how to work safely with blood and body fluids contaminated with blood.
Inquiries
Division of Human Resources
(718) 935-2319
BBPQuestions@schools.nyc.gov
United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Non-Discrimination Policy - Food Programs
Legal Source and Overview
The USDA requires non-discrimination in all aspects of the administration of federally funded school food programs
Poster
Inquiries
Office of Food and Nutrition Services
Basil Clarke
Compliance Supervisor
Tel: (718) 707-4492
BClarke@schools.nyc.gov
Fight Flu
Legal Source and Overview
Flu (Influenza) Information for Child-Care Provides and Schools
Poster
Inquiries
For questions, please contact your Health Director
Required Postings for All Administrative Sites
There are legal requirements, policies, and procedures for notices/posters ("postings") for all Administrative buildings. The postings are required to be displayed in an appropriate and conspicuous location(s).
Below is a listing of each required posting topic. Click on the PDF to open a document that provides the legal source and overview, the poster(s), and information for inquiries for each topic. Please print and post the needed posters. There is an All Posters for Administrative Sites PDF.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Legal Source and Overview
To help prevent workplace violence in public schools the Governor signed legislation (S1746/A1120) amending the Workplace Violence Prevention Law (Section 27-b of Labor Law), extending coverage to elementary and secondary public-school education.
Poster
The Workplace Violence Prevention poster should be displayed in a conspicuous location
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Know Your Rights
Legal Source and Overview
DCWP - Workers Rights - Know Your Rights
Poster
Know Your Rights at Work Poster
This poster is part of the New York City Council's "Workers' Bill of Rights" bill, Int. No. 569-B. The poster should be conspicuously displayed at all school and work sites, providing employees with information on local, state, and federal labor and employment laws
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination
Legal Source and Overview
This Order prohibits certain federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin
Poster
Every employer covered by the nondiscrimination and EEO laws is required to post on its premises the poster, "Know Your Rights." The notice must be posted prominently, where it can be readily seen by employees and applicants for employment.
Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination Poster
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Smoke - Free Environment Policy
Legal Source and Overview
All students, employees, and visitors must be protected from the effects of second-hand smoke.
This regulation implements the New York City Smoke-Free Air Act and New York State Regulation of Smoking in Certain Public Areas
Poster
Schools are required to Post NO SMOKING signs, in appropriate languages, prominently in at least one central location on the school's premises, such as in the main office, central bulletin boards, and cafeterias.
Additionally, remind all DOE employees and staff of the Smoke-Free Environment and Smoking Limits policy; and inform all new employees of the policy when hired.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Hazard Communication Standard
Legal Source and Overview
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 CFR Part 1910.1200)
Toxic Substances Information, Training, and Education 12 NYCRR 820
Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories 29 CFR 1910.1450
The DOE must furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm and must provide training and protection to all employees, especially those who encounter "occupational exposure" to potential health and/or safety hazards.
Office of Occupational Safety and Health (OOSH)
Poster
This poster details the PESH Act requirements.
Inquiries
Division of Human Resources
(718) 935-2319
BBPQuestions@schools.nyc.gov
For further information please access OOSH webpage hyperlinked above
Minimum Wage-Hour
Legal Source and Overview
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Minimum wage-hour standards for employment are set by Federal and State law.
The FLSA requires minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments
New York's General Industry Minimum Wage Act (NY- MWA)
Poster
New York Minimum Wage-Hour (LS 207 11/23)
Federal minimum wage (WH 1088 REV 04/23)
All schools must post Minimum Wage Information posters.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Anti - Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedures for Filing Internal Complaints Discrimination
Legal Source and Overview
The regulation details the DOE's non-discrimination/sexual harassment policy and provides internal review procedures for employees, applicants for employment, students, parents, and others who do business with the DOE
Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management
Poster
Public Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy (Attachment No. 2)
Notification of Anti-Discrimination Policy postings should be conspicuously displayed in universal areas throughout all DOE sites in appropriate languages.
Inquiries
Executive Director
Matthew Riordan
MRiordan3@schools.nyc.gov
Tel: (718) 935-4797
Criminal Conviction Records
Legal Source and Overview
Employers must post a copy of Article 23-A of the correction law relating to the employment of people with criminal conviction
Poster
This Criminal Conviction Records poster should be displayed in a conspicuous location.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Disability Benefits
Legal Source and Overview
New York State Workers' Compensation Law §§200-242
The law sets forth administrative obligations, the handling of funds and employee rights to disability benefits
Office of Payroll Administration
Poster
Notice of Compliance for Disability Benefits DB-120 (10-07)
This poster must be posted conspicuously
Inquiries
Worker Compensation Supervisor
Carmen Galarza
Tel: (718) 935-2213
Cgalarza@schools.nyc.gov
Discrimination
Legal Source and Overview
New York State Human Rights Law (Executive Law, Article 15)
Discrimination based on Race, Creed, Age, Color, Disability, National Origin, Sex or Marital Status is prohibited
Poster
This Discrimination poster should be displayed in a conspicuous location.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Legal Source and Overview
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
FMLA is a federal law, which grants eligible employees' family and temporary medical leave under certain circumstances.
Under the FMLA, eligible employees may take reasonable unpaid leave, or substitute appropriate paid leave, for up to a total of twelve (12) work weeks during a designated twelve (12) month period for necessary family and/or medical care. National Defense Authorization Act, Public Law 110-181 §585(a), The NDAA, amended FMLA to provide eligible employees with new qualifying reasons for leave due to active or impending military service.
Poster
FMLA Poster (WH1420 4/23)
All schools must post the notices on FMLA. This poster provides the minimum FMLA entitlements.
Note: If leave benefits established by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) exceed FMLA requirements, the terms of the CBA apply.
Inquiries
Deputy Director
Allison Biller
Abiller@schools.nyc.gov
Employees applying for FMLA/MFL benefits should direct inquiries to Leaves MLR@Schools.nyc.gov or HR Connect (718) 935-4000
Language Access
Legal Source and Overview
This regulation establishes procedures for ensuring limited-English proficient parents are provided with a meaningful opportunity to participate in and have access to programs and services critical to their child's education.
Poster
Schools and offices must post in a conspicuous location at or near the primary entrance to such school a sign in each of the covered languages, or most prominent covered languages, indicating the availability of interpretation services.
Inquiries
LanguageAccess@schools.nyc.gov
Pay Transparency Non-discrimination Provision
Legal Source and Overview
Executive Order 11246 - Equal Employment Opportunity | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
Protects employees from discriminatory discipline, including firing, for asking about, discussing or disclosing their pay or the pay of their co-workers
Poster
This Pay Transparency Non-discrimination Provision poster should be displayed in a conspicuous location.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Pump Act/Lactation Accommodation Policy
Legal Source and Overview
Under the FLSA, nursing employees are entitled to reasonable break time and a private space to pump at work for up to one year after their child's birth.
New York State Labor Law Section 206-c gives all employees in New York the right to express breast milk in the workplace.
Poster
Pump Act/Lactation Accommodation Policy Poster 1
Pump Act/Lactation Accommodation Policy Poster 2
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Retaliation Action by Employers Prohibition
Legal Source and Overview
New York State Labor Law Section 740
Every employee must inform employees of their protections, rights and obligation regarding retaliation.
Poster
Retaliation Action by Employers Prohibition Poster
To Be Posted Conspicuously in easily accessible and well-lighted places customarily frequented by employees and applicants for employment
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Student Education Records and Protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Legal Source and Overview
Chancellor's Regulations A-820 This federal law protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents rights over their student's education records.
New York State Education Law 2-d - This state law places responsibilities on the DOE to protect the privacy and disclosure of PII.
Chancellor's Regulations A-820 (Confidentiality and Release of Student Records; Records Retention) - This regulation sets forth DOE procedures for protecting, disclosing, retaining, archiving, and disposing student information.
More information about data privacy and security requirements is found on the public website on the Data Privacy and Security Policies page.
Poster
Schools are required to notify families and eligible students of their rights under FERPA and PPRA on an annual basis.
Schools are required to distribute the Parent Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security
Inquiries
Student Privacy Unit, Office of General Counsel
Inquiries may be directed to your Senior Field Counsel or studentprivacy@schools.nyc.gov
Unemployment Insurance
Legal Source and Overview
New York State Unemployment Insurance Law (NYS-UIL)
The law sets forth the public policy and obligations for the administration and handling of the State and/or employer funds, and the right to unemployment insurance benefits
Poster
Post conspicuously in workplace
Inquiries
Worker Compensation, Supervisor
Michael Matthews
Tel: (718) 935-4146
MMattews3@schools.nyc.gov
Uniform Services Employment and Reemployement Rights (USERRA)
Legal Source and Overview
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Prohibits employer discrimination based on military service or obligation and protects the job rights of individuals who voluntarily or involuntarily leave employment to undertake military service.
Poster
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
This poster details the minimum USERRA protections. The rights listed may vary depending on the circumstances and/or collective bargaining agreements (CBA).
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Veterans' Benefits & Services
Legal Source and Overview
All public and private New York State employers with more than 50 full-time employees are required to display the Veterans' Benefits & Service poster in a conspicuous place accessible to employees in the workplace.
Poster
This Veterans' Benefits & Services poster should be displayed in a conspicuous location.
Inquiries
Katherine Rodi
Executive Director, Office of Employee Relations, DHR
krodi@schools.nyc.gov
Workers' Compensation
Legal Source and Overview
New York State Workers' Compensation Law § 50, (WCL)
The law sets forth the obligations of administration, the handling of the funds, and the rights to worker's compensation benefits.
Poster
Notice of Compliance for Workers' Compensation Poster
This poster is updated annually.
Inquiries
Worker Compensation Supervisor
Carmen Galarza
Tel: (718) 935-2213
Cgalarza@schools.nyc.gov