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/offices.html.

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 City Commission on Human Rights
40 Rector Street
New York, NY 10006
212-306-7500

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/contact.html or telephone 1-800-669-4000 to be connected to your nearest Field Office.

You may also obtain information from:

Disability Law Center
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Inc.
151 West 30th Street
11th floor
212-244-4664

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