How can we help you?

Note: Your responses in this form are NOT submitted, saved, or monitored by this website.
Do you feel that you have been discriminated against in one of these areas? (Only one answer)
Non-employees, such as contractors, delivery persons and others, are also protected from discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Did the act of discrimination happen in the State of New York?
Based on the information provided, it appears that your case may not fall within DHR jurisdiction at this time
Reason:
DHR enforces NYS human rights law and only covers NYS, please contact EEOC and/or state or local government where the incident took place.

You may still inquire further by calling our hotline: 1-888-392-3644

There are federal protections against discrimination

The Division of Human Rights works with the following federal partners on issues of employment and housing discrimination.

EEOC

File with EEOC

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street N.E.
Washington DC 20507
Phone: (800) 669-4000
TYY: (800) 669-6820

HUD

File with HUD

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street S.W.
Washington DC 20410
Phone: (202) 708-1112
TTY: (202) 708-1455

Do you have reason to believe the discrimination was based on one of the following?
Includes hairstyles historically associated with race.
Male, Female, or Intersex. Sex-based discrimination may include pregnancy and lactation.
Covered under the basis of sex
May be covered under the basis of sex and/or disability
Covered under sex-based protection
Disability is defined as “a physical, mental or medical impairment prevents the exercise of a normal bodily function or is demonstrable by medically accepted diagnostic techniques, or a record of such an impairment, or a condition regarded by others as such an impairment” and includes, but is not limited to veterans with disabilities, and HIV/AIDS status.
Military status is defined as a person’s participation in the military service of the United States or the military service of another state, including the Armed Forces of the United States, the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia, and the New York Guard.
Defined as "arrest record resolved in my favor, sealed records, or a youthful offender adjudication"

Based on the information provided, it appears that your case may not fall within DHR jurisdiction at this time

Reason:
It appears that your case may not fall within our jurisdiction. Feel free to call us if you would like to discuss further.

You may still inquire further by calling our hotline: 1-888-392-3644

There are federal protections against discrimination

The Division of Human Rights works with the following federal partners on issues of employment and housing discrimination.

EEOC

File with EEOC

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street N.E.
Washington DC 20507
Phone: (800) 669-4000
TYY: (800) 669-6820

HUD

File with HUD

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street S.W.
Washington DC 20410
Phone: (202) 708-1112
TTY: (202) 708-1455

When did the last incident of discrimination occur?
Based on the information provided you may benefit from filing a complaint with us
Complaint Forms
You may file a complaint via mail, email, via phone or in person.

Please see our contact information below. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

One Fordham Plaza, 4th Fl.
Bronx, NY, 10458
1-888-392-3644
[email protected]
TDD/TTY 718-741-8300

Locate the regional office closest to you using our Contact Us page.
Additional Resources
Download the infographic detailing the Complaint Process 
 
There are fedreal protections against discrimination

The Division of Human Rights works with the following federal partners on issues of employment and housing discrimination.

EEOC

File with EEOC

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street N.E.
Washington DC 20507
Phone: (800) 669-4000
TYY: (800) 669-6820

HUD

File with HUD

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street S.W.
Washington DC 20410
Phone: (202) 708-1112
TTY: (202) 708-1455

Be advised that if you file a complaint with DHR it may also be forward, to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Please check with the appropriate federal agency regarding the details of your claim.
You may be able to still file a complaint with us.

You may inquire further by calling our hotline at 1-888-392-3644.

Based on the above, the statute of limitations may have passed to file with DHR.
Even if you are unable to file a complaint with DHR, you may be able to file directly in New York State Court.
 
You may still be able to pursue legal action in court
Based on the information provided, it appears that your case may not fall within DHR jurisdiction at this time
Reason:
The last incident of discrimination surpasses the statute of limitations.

You may still inquire further by calling our hotline:

1-888-392-3644