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WHAT ARE THE LAWS THE COMMISSION ENFORCES?

April 26, 2017Commission enforces Laws

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WHAT ARE THE LAWS THE COMMISSION ENFORCES?

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The Commission enforces the following civil rights laws: Chapter 28-5 The Fair Employment Practices Act; Chapter 34-37 The Fair Housing Practices Act; Sections 23-6-22 and 23-6-23 The law regarding services to persons with AIDS; Chapter 11-24 The public accommodations law; Chapter 42-87 The disability discrimination law; Section 34-37-4.3 The law regarding credit discrimination Chapter 40-9.1 Equal Rights of Blind and Deaf Persons to Public Facilities WHAT IS THE FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ACT? This law makes it illegal to discriminate against an employee or potential employee because of their race, color, sex (including pregnancy status and sexual harassment), religion, ancestral origin, disability, age (40+), sexual orientation or gender identity/ expression. The law covers such issues as hiring, promotion, salary, terms and conditions, termination and harassment. Companies of four (4) or more employees are covered by this act; the act covers both private and public sector employees.