Filing a Complaint Contact the Office of the Professions complaint hotline at 1-800-442-8106, one of our regional offices, or e-mail conduct@nysed . You will be asked to fill out our complaint form.
Stay Calm : Keep your emotions in check. Responding with anger or frustration can escalate the situation. Acknowledge Their Position : Recognize that social workers often deal with stressful situations. Set Boundaries : Politely but firmly let them know that you find their tone or behavior disrespectful. Ask Questions
FOR ACTS THAT OCCURRED ON OR AFTER 2/15/2024, you must file your complaint within three years of the most recent act of alleged discrimination. If you were terminated, you must file within three years of the date you were first informed you would be terminated.
If you are receiving social work services—whether you are paying for them or not—you can file a complaint if you believe a licensed social worker has violated the code of conduct or acted incompetently or unethically.
The complaint should identify the individual or entity (respondent) alleged to have violated the law, include any facts or evidence that allege a violation of State ethics laws in Public Officers Law § 73, § 73-a, § 74, the "Little Hatch Act" in Civil Service Law § 107, or the "Lobbying Act" in Legislative Law Article ...
Enforcement Actions For information on filing a complaint call 1-800-442-8106 or email conduct@nysed . Please note, complaints must be submitted in writing and cannot be filed by phone. See instructions below. You may also wish to see a description of New York's professional discipline system.
No person employed by a company covered by Title VII, or applying to work for that company, can be denied employment or treated differently with regard to any workplace decision on the basis of perceived racial, religious, national, sexual, or religious characteristics.
Complaints alleging prohibited personnel practices should be directed to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). OSC receives, investigates, and prosecutes allegations of prohibited personnel practices. Information can be found at .
Include the following in your complaint letter: Your name, address and telephone number. The name, address, and telephone number of your attorney or authorized representative, if you are represented. The basis of your complaint. The date(s) that the incident(s) you are reporting as discrimination occurred.