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Office of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)

A former shelter resident (near right, with a case manager at the Kensington Shelter in Brooklyn) moved out with rental assistance from one of the City's new programs, CityFEPS.

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) is committed to fostering an environment that is free from discrimination and promoting a fair and equitable work environment. EEO is a neutral, independent office that investigates allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation filed by employees, applicants, contracted and temporary staff and members of the public based on protected categories covered by federal, state and local laws. EEO implements the City's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and standards.

Download the Citywide Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

EEO also handles requests for reasonable accommodations for employees, as well as any complaints of discrimination filed by DHS employees, job applicants, and clients. Furthermore, the office aims to incorporate diversity into the agency's day-to-day endeavors, as it delivers sound, culturally sensitive and relevant services to New Yorkers.

Reasonable Accommodation For Employees with Disabilities

Learn more about the accommodation process
Download the DHS Reasonable Accommodation Request Form (for employees)

Complaints of Discrimination

Current employees, applicants, and clients who believe that they have information regarding discriminatory conduct that violates the Citywide EEO policy can review the complaint process on the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) website.

Learn more about DSS-HRA-DHS' Non-Discrimination Policy

Contact

If you have any questions related to equal employment opportunities or equal access to DHS services, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
33 Beaver Street
17th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Phone: 212-361-8003
Fax: 212-361-7912

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