If you have experienced or observed discrimination, you can contact the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman. The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman gives advice and instructions and can help with investigating suspected cases of discrimination.
You can contact the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman, if you have experienced or observed discrimination on the basis of age, origin, nationality, language, religion, beli ...
Mostly, the legal assistance provided by the Ombudsman consists of advice and guidance.
When the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman receives a contact about discrimination, it is first assessed whether the case gives rise to a presumption of discrimination; that is, whether the matter constitutes discrimination in accordance with the Non-Discrimination Act.
The Ombudsman has broad discretionary powers to decide what measures will be taken based on an individual contact. The Ombudsman nevertheless responds to all discrimination contacts that were sent in writing. At its easiest, the situation may be resolved via e-mail or telephone. When considering which measures to take, the Ombudsman takes into account, among other things, what is the most effective and appropriate method for the person to exercise their rights as well as the social significance of the matter in question.
Filing a complaint with the Ombudsman does not replace other rectification or appeal procedures that may be available in the case. For example, if appealing a negative decision is possible, this should be done before contacting the Ombudsman.
If you have already contacted another authority, please note that as a rule, we do not process your complaint at the at the same time as another authority.