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Complaint Investigations - Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights

350 South 5th Street, Room 239, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Eligibility
Person of a protected class that have been discriminated against in the City of Minneapolis within 365 days of the alleged discriminatory incident
Required documents
  • Drivers License, picture ID
  • To file a charge of discrimination, the complainant must complete intake documents, sign the charge, and provide proper ID for notarization purposes
Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Languages
Spanish
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; email; visit website
Fees
No fees
Service area
Minneapolis, MN

Other Information

Languages

  • Spanish

Program Fees

  • No Fee
The Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance specifies that it is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, and by a registered domestic partner. The Civil Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination in these areas:
  • Labor organization membership and referrals
  • Employment, including employment agencies, employment information, and employment advertisement
  • Real estate, including broker/sales person, rental, lease, and sales
  • Professional organizations
  • Credit and lending
  • Public accommodations
  • Public service
  • Educational institutions
  • Business
  • Reprisal, including aiding and abetting discrimination, concealing discriminatory acts, and opposing discrimination
  • Coercion in housing
The Complaint Investigation Division investigates all complaints of discrimination which fall under the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance. The CID staff act as neutral investigators, gather information from all parties, and complete impartial investigations. The Department is a Federal Employment Practices Agency (FEPA). If your case is an employment case or involves a labor organization, it may be dual filed with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC), which has separate jurisdictional requirements. By dual filing your case, your federal rights as well as your city rights are protected.
Last Assured
08/18/2024
Providing organization
Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights

The Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights investigates discriminatory practices against members of protected classes, ensures enforcement of employment, and purchasing goals for women and minorities on all City-funded construction, and investigates and makes recommendations regarding complaints brought against any Minneapolis Police Officer.