Filing Complaint Information
Anyone harmed by an unlawful discriminatory practice may file a complaint with: New York State Division on Human Rights
The complaint must state the name and the address of the person who has discriminated against you and the facts concerning the discrimination. The complaint must be filed within one year of the alleged violation. A private lawsuit may also be filed in State Supreme Court within three years of the event if no complaint was filed with the Division of Human Rights.
To contact the nearest Field Office of the Division on Human Rights visit http://www.dhr.state.ny.us/.
New York City Human Rights Law also prohibits discrimination in employment against individuals with disabilities, and it covers employers with four or more employees. Any person harmed by a discriminatory practice may file a complaint with:
New York State Division of Human Rights
One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor
Bronx, New York 10458
Tel No. (718) 741-8400
TDD: 1-718-741-8300
Media Inquiries: (718) 741-3223
For assistance in making a claim or for further information on Title 1 of the ADA, contact: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at http://www.eeoc.gov/index.cfm or telephone 1-800-669-4000 to be connected to your nearest Field Office.
You may also obtain information from:
New York District Office
Location: 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 1-800-669-4000
Phone: 1-800-669-4000
Fax: 212-336-3790
TTY: 1-800-669-6820