New Mexico
Overview
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Harassment and discrimination based on a protected characteristic are prohibited under both federal and state law. The federal government and most state governments have agencies that help employers and employees understand these legal requirements and ensure compliance with the laws.
Protected Characteristics
Harassment or discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristics set forth below is prohibited under state law in New Mexico.
New Mexico
race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, length of hair, protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses)
color
national origin
ancestry
sex
gender identity
pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions)
- genetic information
sexual orientation
age (40 or older)
physical or mental disability or serious medical condition
religion
spousal affiliation
Applicable Laws
New Mexico
The primary state law prohibiting employment discrimination, including harassment, is the New Mexico Human Rights Act.
Filing a Claim in New Mexico
An employment discrimination or harassment claim may be filed with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, and/or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, depending on the employer’s size and the protected characteristic on which the claim is based. More information on federal law prohibiting employment discrimination and harassment is available on the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity page.
Retaliation Prohibited
Employer retaliation against an employee who files a discrimination or harassment complaint or is involved in the complaint process is unlawful.
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only.
It does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice.