Non-Discrimination

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The City of Portsmouth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), protective hairstyles, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices. This statement reflects the policies of the City of Portsmouth and refers to, but is not limited to, compliance with 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 – disability
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) – disability
  • New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination (RSA 354-A)

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

Kelly Harper
Human Resources Director
City of Portsmouth, NH 03801 

The City of Portsmouth Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy may be downloaded by clicking here.

The City of Portsmouth Equal Employment Opportunity Policy may be download by clicking here. 

Click Here for a copy of the U.S. EEOC "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"

How Do You File?

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

Kelly Harper
Human Resources Director
City of Portsmouth, 1 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 

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 Industrial Park Drive, Bldg. One
Concord, NH 03301
Tel. (603) 271-2767

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 
John F. Kennedy Federal Building
475 Government Center
Boston, MA 02203
Tel. (800) 669-4000