Practice point: Pursuant to Human Rights Law (Executive Law article 15), persons aggrieved by certain forms of unlawful discrimination (see Executive Law §§ 296, 296-a, 296-b) may seek relief in an administrative proceeding, or in a court action.
Student note: Pursuant to Executive Law § 297(5), if relief is sought through an administrative proceeding, the complaint must be filed within one year after the alleged discriminatory practice.
Case: Matter of Murphy v. Kirkland , NY Dept. 2011
Tomorrow’s issue: Striking a pleading.
