The Investigations Unit investigates complaints of
discrimination by aggrieved individuals. Cases are
accepted on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed,
marital status, national origin, disability and arrest
and conviction.
Investigations of discrimination usually begin upon
receipt of a complaint. The complaint may be initiated
by mail, telephone or a personal visit to the office.
The complainant is interviewed concerning the nature
of the alleged discriminatory act. If the initial process
reveals that a 'prima facie' (or first instance) case
of discrimination has been made, a verified complaint
is then accepted. A verified complaint may be filed
under Nassau County Administrative Code or under New
York State Human Rights Law, under a Memorandum of
Understanding with the New York State Division on Human
Rights. Throughout the process, every effort is made
to resolve the matter through persuasion and conciliation
The Investigations Unit also conducts training sessions
among county agencies and in the private sector, to
promote equality of treatment and access, to all people
If you have any questions or believe that you have
been the victim of unlawful discriminatory acts, you
should call the Investigations Unit at (516) 571-3662.
