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DISCRIMINATION ASSISTANCE - ROCHESTER OFFICE | NEW YORK STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

333 E Washington Street, Room 543, Syracuse, NY 13202

Eligibility
Alleged discriminatory act occurred in New York State within one year prior to filing complaint. Willingness to cooperate during investigation.
Hours
M-F 8:45-5:00PM. Not open for drop-ins.
Languages
Spanish. Other language assistance available, for any language requested, including sign language.
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.
Fees
None.
Service area
Seneca County, New York Orleans County, New York Genesee County, New York Livingston County, New York Monroe County, New York Schuyler County, New York Ontario County, New York Yates County, New York Wayne County, New York Wyoming County, New York Allegany County, New York
  • 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.
Last assured
04/02/2024
Providing organization
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.