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. |
ALASKA
STATUTE CHAPTER 18.80: STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
ALASKA HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
makes it unlawful to discriminate in:
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* Employment |
* Places of Public Accommodation |
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* Sale or Rental of Real Property |
* Financing and Credit |
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* Practices by the State or its Political Subdivisions |
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because of:
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* Race |
* Religion |
* Color |
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* National Origin |
* Sex |
* Physical/Mental Disability |
and in some instances because of:
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* Age |
* Marital Status |
* Changes in Marital Status |
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* Pregnancy |
* Parenthood |
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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.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AWARENESS POSTER
AS 23.10.440 requires that employers of 15 or more
must post information on sexual harassment in a prominent and
accessible location in the work place. This sexual harassment
poster can now be obtained by downloading it from the Alaska
State Commission for Human Rights' web page.
 download poster | requires adobe
acrobat
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
webmaster
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