Discrimination is the process of making unfair or prejudicial distinctions between people based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they belong or are perceived to belong, such as race, gender, age, religion, physical attractiveness or sexual orientation.

The Commission records, investigates, resolves, or refers citizen complaints of discrimination, bias incidents, and unfair treatment, as appropriate.  The Commission reports, advises and assists the Mayor and City Council in efforts to provide equal opportunity and access to all.

If you would like to file a discrimination complaint with our office you may complete the Complaint of Discrimination form and the Authorization to Release Information form (PDF). Upon completion of the forms please submit the forms via the email address listed below.  Please also review the Discrimination Complaints Process .

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the discrimination complaint process, send an email to hrc@sandiego.gov.