New Mexico Human Rights Act

New Mexico Human Rights Act

By enacting the New Mexico Human Rights Act (NMHRA), NMSA 1978, § 28-1-1 to -13 (1969, as amended through 2007), the Legislature has made the policy decision to prohibit public accommodations from discriminating against people based on their sexual orientation." Elane Photography, LLC v. Willock, 2013-NMSC-040, 309 P.3d 53, 58

In Elane Photography, LLC v. Willock, the New Mexico Supreme Court held that a photography company could not discriminate against same sex couples and must provide them service, regardless of their personal religious views.

NMSA 1978 § 28-1-7

Current with emergency legislation through chapter 137 of the 1st Regular Session, 53rd Legislature. Who/What does The Act Protect?

Race

Age

Religion

Color

National origin

Ancestry

Sex

Physical or mental handicap

Serious medical condition

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

If you need more information, or feel you've been discriminated against please contact the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.

Information on workforce development, employment and training resources, unemployment insurance, and labor relations. And on filing a complaint of discrimination in housing, employment, credit or public accommodation. Or, call: 800-566-9471 or (505) 827-6838

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Local Resources

Information on workforce development, employment and training resources, unemployment insurance, and labor relations. And on filing a complaint of discrimination in housing, employment, credit or public accommodation. Or, call: 800-566-9471 or (505) 827-6838

TGRCNM is dedicated to serving the transgender communities in the state of New Mexico and strives to exist as a clearing house for resources which can support, assist, educate, and advocate for the transgender and gender non conforming population of this state and their families and loved ones.

This organization does not provide legal advice or representation in individual matters unless taken in as a client through the School of Law. They provide information for general public informational and educational purposes only and any sharing of information does not create an attorney-client relationship or constitute legal advice.

Sexual orientation discrimination can affect your job status, your working environment, your health benefits, and a host of other issues in the workplace. If you feel you might have been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation, check out this link.