New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Division of Human Rights

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New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Division of Human Rights

 

 

Human Rights

The Human Rights Bureau is a neutral agency created to enforce the New Mexico Human Rights Act.  The Bureau accepts and investigates claims of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, physical and mental handicap, serious medical condition, disability, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation and gender identity in the areas of employment, housing, credit or public accommodation. For more information on discrimination or on how to go about filing a charge, go to Filing a Complaint.


Our office also offers the following services at no charge:

  1. Mediation of complaints filed with our Bureau
  2. Training and education sessions for businesses and other interested groups
  3. Technical assistance to employers regarding compliance with anti-discrimination statutes
  4. Resources to learn more about discrimination and to assist with compliance

Contact Us

You can reach our office by telephone at:

 

1-800-566-9471 (toll-free in New Mexico) or

(505) 827-6838