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Worker’s Compensation
Social Safety Net
Many of New York’s most vulnerable people rely on public health care, welfare and unemployment benefits and other vital services, all of which are ensured under the state constitution.
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Should you need workers’ compensation, the state constitution helps protect your rights.
October 2017
The Work Force
Public Education
The constitution protects our children’s right to a free, public education, elements of which could be lost.
Age Discrimination
The state constitution protects workers from being discriminated against by employers based on age.
Voting Rights
The state constitution protects many of our voting rights, including our right to an absentee ballot.