General Information - Nondiscrimination
The Department of Economic Security (DES) does not discriminate against any applicant in any aspect of program administration, including, but not limited to, the following:
 
Approving budgetary units
Issuing benefits
Conducting appeal hearings
Providing any other program services
 
DES does not discriminate for any of the following reasons:
 
Age
Color
Disability
Marital or family status
National origin
Political beliefs
Race
Religion
Sex
Sexual orientation
Enforcement action may be brought under any applicable federal law.
 
Individuals who believe they have been subject to discrimination may file a complaint. Follow the procedures in Right to File a Discrimination Complaint.