CHAPTER 508

Approved on January 21, 2020, The Civil Service Commission has established a toll-free telephone hotline through which an employee of any state agency may report confidentially a suspected incident of discrimination or harassment in the workplace.  The hotline shall receive such reports and respond to each report with general or individualized information regarding the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to incidents of discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Upon receipt of an employee who calls the hotline, the hotline shall supply the employee with the appropriate referrals for further assistance and counseling.

 

The Commission shall report annually the volume of calls, not to include any personal or identifying information caller or individual name or otherwise identified in the call. This report will be available to the public on the Division of EEO/AA’s internet website. Pursuant to section 2 of P.L. 1991, c. 164(C.52:14-19.1), to the legislature. Full Chapter 508 Act

Hotline Calls

Month	Calls Received (2024)	Calls Received (2025)
January	11	19
February	25	19
March	25	18
April	22	17
May	37	9
June	14	12
July	21	9
August	20	29
September	28	25
October	22	12
November	22	13
December	13	23
Total Calls	260	205

These calls were from people interested in filing a complaint with agencies like EEOC, DCR, and/or looking to speak with the State EEO Officers.