Employment Discrimination Complaints
It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression in any aspect of employment. The city investigates employment discrimination complaints against Phoenix employers of 14 or fewer employees.
It also is illegal for the city or any city contractor or supplier with more than 35 employees to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. The city will investigate these complaints. If you suspect you have been discriminated against in employment, call the Equal Opportunity Department's Compliance and Enforcement Division at 602-262-7486/voice or 602-534-1557/TTY.
Federal and state governments investigate larger employers. For information, call the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (602-640-5000/voice or 1-800-514-0393/TTY) or the Arizona Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General's Office (602-542-5263/voice or 602-542-5002/TTY).
Note: Persons with disabilities are protected against discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Arizonans with Disabilities Act. This protection is afforded to all employees who work for employers with more than 15 employees. For more information, contact the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (602-640-5000/voice or 1-800-669-6820/TTY) or the Arizona Attorney General's Office (602-542-5263/voice or 602-542-5002/TTY). Persons with disabilities who work for employers with fewer than 15 employees should contact a private attorney for assistance.
Small Employer Employment Discrimination Complaint Questionnaire Form
City Employment
Any employee of the city of Phoenix or job applicant who believes that he/she has been discriminated against in any aspect of employment or its process may file a formal complaint of discrimination with the Equal Opportunity Department. Discrimination or harassment complaints on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or general identity or expression must be filed within 220 days of the alleged act(s) of discrimination. The 220-day time limit does not affect the complaint rights of those filing external complaints with federal or state agencies.
An employee may also file an internal complaint within his/her own department. Job applicants may file an internal complaint through the Human Resources Department if they so choose.
Housing Discrimination Complaints
It is illegal to discriminate on the following bases in the sale, lease, insuring or financing of housing:
- Sex
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Disability
- Pregnancy
- National origin
- Familial status
- Sexual orientation
- Domicile of a minor
- Gender identity or expression
The Equal Opportunity Department investigates housing discrimination complaints within the city of Phoenix. If you suspect you have been discriminated against in housing, call the Compliance and Enforcement Division at 602-262-7486/voice
or 602-534-1557/TTY.
Housing Discrimination Complaint Questionnaire Form
Public Accommodations Complaints
It is illegal to refuse or restrict service at any place of public accommodation on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. This includes Phoenix restaurants, hotels, theaters, parks, hospitals, nightclubs, health spas and all establishments offering services to the general public. The city will investigate complaints. Call the Equal Opportunity Department's Compliance and Enforcement Division at 602-262-7486/voice or 602-534-1557/TTY.
Note: Persons with disabilities are afforded protection against discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Arizonans with Disabilities Act. The laws address access to facilities and services for persons with disabilities in places of public accommodation. For more information, contact the U.S. Department of Justice (1-800-514-0301/voice or 1-800-504-0383/TTY) or the Arizona Attorney General's Office (602-542-5263/voice or 602-542-5002/TTY).
Public Accommodations Complaint Questionnaire Form
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Complaints
Under the Americans With Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities must have access to all city services, programs, activities and facilities. Any person believing that such access is not available at a city of Phoenix facility or program should contact the Equal Opportunity Department Compliance and Enforcement Division at 602-262-7486/voice or 602-534-1557/TTY. For property not associated with the city of Phoenix, call the Arizona Attorney General's Office (602-542-5263/voice or 602-542-5002/TTY) or Department of Justice ADA Information Line (1-800-514-0301/voice or 1-800-514-0383/TTY).
