DISCRIMINATION ASSISTANCE - ROCHESTER OFFICE | NEW YORK STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
* Provides investigation and mediation services for those who feel they have been discriminated on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, physical disability, visual disability, psychiatric mental disability, marital status, source of income, age, sex, transgender status, arrest or conviction, family status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, sexual preference, military status, domestic violence victims,and sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination.* Provides enforcement of State and Federal laws against discrimination.
Physical Address
259 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Hours
M-F 8:45-5:00PM. Not open for drop-ins.
Fax
(585) 446-6003
Voice
Application process
Call, or visit website. State, and sign (or e-sign) complaint of discrimination. Complaint form available on web site, or mailed upon request.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Alleged discriminatory act occurred in New York State within one year prior to filing complaint. Willingness to cooperate during investigation.
Languages
Spanish. Other language assistance available, for any language requested, including sign language.
Agency info
NEW YORK STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
The NYS Division of Human Rights handles discrimination cases in employment, housing, credit, public accommodations, volunteer firefighters, private non-profit education, and internships. Covered bases are age, creed, marital status, family status, source of income, pregnancy, sexual harrassment, military status, national origin, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, disability, arrest record, conviction record, genetic pre-disposition, and domestic violence victim status.