Non Discrimination

Notice of Non-discrimination

The City of Portsmouth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, transgender or disability in its programs, activities and employment practices. This statement is a reflection of the City of Portsmouth and refers to, but is not limited to, the provisions of the following laws:

  • Titles IV, VI, and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - race color, national origin
     
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
     
  • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975
     
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) - disability
     
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - disability 
     
  • NH Law against discrimination (RSA 354-A)


The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and laws above. 

 

How Do You File?

You may file a complaint by completing the Complaint Form .
The complaint form must be signed and mailed to:

Dianna Fogarty
Human Resources Director
City of Portsmouth, NH 03801 
(603) 610-7270



Inquiries regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and/or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 also, or instead, may be directed to:

Commission for Human Rights 
2 Chenell Drive 
Concord , NH 03301 -8501 
(603) 271-2767 

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 
1 Congress Street 
Room 100  10th Floor 
Boston , Mass 02114 
Tel. (617) 565-3200