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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Alaska State Commission
for Human Rights
The Commission will convene its annual meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at the Baranof Hotel in Juneau. Details will be posted as the date nears.
For additional information, interpreter services, or other accommodations, please call 276-7474, extension 239, TTY/TDD 276-3177 in the Anchorage area or statewide toll-free 1-800-478-4692, extension 239, TTY/TDD 1-800-478-3177.
| WHAT IS THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION?
The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights is the state agency which enforces the Alaska Human Rights Law. The Commission consists of seven persons appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature. The Commission employs a staff and maintains an office in Anchorage. The Commission has statewide powers and accepts complaints from all regions of the state.
Review the Alaska Statute Charter 18.80: STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
ALASKA HUMAN RIGHTS LAW makes it unlawful to discriminate in:
| | Employment Places of Public Accommodation Sale or Rental of Real Property | Financing and Credit Practices by the State or its Political Subdivisions |
because of:
| | Race Religion Color | National Origin Sex Physical/Mental Disability |
and in some instances because of: | | Age Marital Status Changes in Marital Status | Pregnancy Parenthood |
WHAT DOES THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION DO?
The Commission staff:
- Accepts complaints of discrimination from persons alleging violations of Alaska Human Rights Law;
- Investigates complaints in a fair and impartial manner;
- Attempts early settlement of complaints whenever possible;
- Dismisses complaints when no violation of Alaska Human Rights Law has occurred;
- Conciliates complaints when Alaska Human Rights Law has been violated;
- Gives technical assistance and advice on Alaska Human Rights Law; and
- Conducts workshops and training of employers, unions, landlords, businesses, and others who must comply with the Alaska Human Rights Law.
The Commissioners:
- Hold public hearings to consider cases where conciliation efforts have failed;
- Issue decisions applying Human Rights Law to individual or class action cases;
- Order back-pay, reinstatement, or other appropriate relief to complainants;
- Order the elimination of discriminatory practices; and
- Enforce Commission decisions and orders in the Alaska courts.
| HOW CAN THE COMMISSION HELP YOU?
If you believe that you have experienced discrimination, you may contact the Commission. The Commission staff will advise you of your rights under Alaska Human Rights Law and when appropriate assist you to file a complaint.
If you need advice about your responsibilities under the Alaska Human Rights Law, the Commission staff can provide information.
HOW TO CONTACT THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Phone:
Anchorage Area 907-274-4692
Anchorage Area TTY/TDD 907-276-3177
Toll-Free Complaint Hot Line (in-state only) 800-478-4692
TTY/TDD Toll-Free Complaint Hot Line (in-state only) 800-478-3177
Address:
Alaska State Commission for Human Rights
800 A Street, Suite 204
Anchorage, AK 99501-3669 | ADDITIONAL LINKS:
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
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