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State of Alaska > Governor > Human Rights Commission
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Commission will hold a meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2005.
The meeting will be convened in the Commission’s office at 800 A Street, Suite 204, Anchorage, Alaska.
For additional information, interpreter services, or other accommodations, please call 274-4692, 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.
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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:
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Employment
Places of Public Accommodation
Sale or Rental of Real Property
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Financing and Credit
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
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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.
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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
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ADDITIONAL LINKS:
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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