Syracuse, N.Y., Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-8
City contracts
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Any contract to which the City of Syracuse is the sole municipal party, which does not already do so, shall include substantially the following provision: "The contractor hereby agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of sexual or affectional preference or orientation and/or that person's actual or perceived sex, or gender identity or expression."
Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-8 requires that City of Syracuse contracts include a non-discrimination clause covering employees and job applicants. Specifically, contracts where the City is the sole municipal party must prohibit discrimination based on sexual or affectional preference or orientation, actual or perceived sex, and gender identity or expression. This rule applies to contracts that do not already contain such a provision, ensuring a baseline anti-discrimination commitment across City contracting relationships.
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While Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-8 is primarily directed at City contractors rather than private landlords, property owners who enter into contracts with the City of Syracuse as the sole municipal party should be aware that such agreements must include the required non-discrimination language. Compliant operators generally review any City contract for the presence of this clause before execution and ensure it covers all protected categories named in the provision. Maintaining standard contract templates that incorporate this language can help operators meet this requirement consistently.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-8 is focused on City contracting practices rather than the landlord-tenant relationship directly, but tenants may find it relevant if their housing involves City-contracted services or programs. The provision establishes that workers and applicants in City contracts are protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and related characteristics. Tenants who believe this provision is being violated in a City contract context may consider reaching out to the City of Syracuse or a local tenant-rights or civil rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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