If you believe a professional has committed misconduct.... you know of someone who is practicing a profession without a license.... 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.
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.
How does a person file a complaint of employment discrimination? Online by creating an account and using our interactive California Civil Rights System, CCRS. Call the Contact Center at 800-884-1684 (voice). Print and fill out a hard copy of the Intake Form that matches your issue and send it.
Employers who use "investigative reports" – reports based on personal interviews concerning a person's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and lifestyle – have additional obligations under the FCRA.
The Investigative Request for Employment Form assists in background investigations for employment eligibility and security clearance. It collects vital information from supervisors regarding the applicant's background, employment, and suitability.
Employment verification includes information such as – but not limited to – job title, date of hire, and current salary. It does not include information concerning personal attributes such as an employee's character. However, some performance information, such as annual ratings for certain populations, may be released.
Employers must get your written permission before running a background check from a background reporting company. You have the right to say no, but if you do, you may not get the job.
Note: New York State Law protects a current or former employer when they provide truthful information (i.e., facts, not opinions) about an employee's job performance to someone who is in the position to make an employment decision regarding that employee.
Employment verification is the process of confirming a job candidate's past work history. Doing so ensures the candidate has the experience necessary to perform the intended job well. Employment verification can also reveal false employment claims, gaps in employment, or fabrication of job titles.
Where appropriate, and if requested, employers may give details about an employee's job responsibilities and past performance, including reviews and evaluations.