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Take a historical look back at the Commission’s beginnings. Learn how the Commission functions, the responsibilities it has and the role it plays for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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The regional office you need to contact to file a complaint is determined by where the discrimination took place – NOT where you live. This section identifies which regional office serves you – and how to get there.
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State-required posters, Annual Reports and key informational pamphlets are available for use.
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Print out questionnaires to begin the complaint process. Read about case examples that may be just like yours; learn about the basic steps in an investigation; define key definitions; and find out where to file a complaint.
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How long do I have to file? Does it cost anything? Do I need a lawyer? Can I be fired for filing a complaint? Where can I get the posters I need? Do I have to come to a fact-finding conference? This section answers these questions and many more.
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Obtain copies of the Commission’s recent public hearing opinions, policies, procedures and guidelines. See the legislative timeline that protects against discrimination. Review all PHRC state court decisions. Link to the Commission’s regulations.
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The Commission’s Equal Educational Opportunity Guidelines are available for use. Links to state and national education organizations that promote messages of equity, understanding, tolerance and respect for others are found here.
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Tension incident statistics, Pennsylvania’s Hate Crime Law, the PA Inter-Agency Task Force on Civil Tension and links to key state and national anti-bias resources are found here.
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Links to national organizations that promote messages of equity, understanding, tolerance and respect for others are found here.
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Learn key definitions and applicable housing laws. Links to housing advocates are found here.
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