Burbank § 71/2.40 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Established This section establishes a Human Rights Commission composed of three members appointed by the mayor with city council consent. It also outlines the terms of office for members and their compensation, noting that elected officials will not receive additional pay for serving. View in Burbank’s full code →
Burbank § 71/2.41 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Powers This section outlines the powers granted to the Human Rights Commission in Burbank. These powers include hiring personnel, creating rules, adjudicating complaints, approving settlements, collaborating with other agencies, gathering public input, and imposing penalties such as license revocation or contract termination on violators. View in Burbank’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.010 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Declaration Of City Policy. This section declares the City of Chicago's policy to ensure equal access to public services and protect civil rights for all residents. It explicitly condemns prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, antisemitism, and sexual harassment, stating that such behavior undermines civil order and democratic principles. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.020 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Definitions. This section provides definitions for terms used throughout Chapter 6-10 of the Chicago Municipal Code. These definitions cover a range of concepts including age, antisemitism, employment-related terms, and various types of records and transactions. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.025 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Gender Identity Option In City Documentation. This ordinance restricts the collection of an individual's sex on city forms unless medically necessary, for a legitimate governmental purpose, or legally required. It mandates the inclusion of 'nonbinary' as a gender identity option, the 'Mx' honorific, and 'they/them' pronouns where applicable. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.030 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Unlawful Discriminatory Activities Designated. This section prohibits discrimination in employment and by employment agencies based on numerous protected characteristics, with specific exceptions for military discharge, bona fide occupational qualifications, and veteran preference. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.040 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Sexual Harassment. This section prohibits sexual harassment by employers, employees, agents, employment agencies, and labor organizations in Chicago. It mandates that employers maintain a written policy against sexual harassment, including specific training requirements for employees and supervisors, and reporting procedures. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.050 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Religious Beliefs And Practices. This Chicago ordinance mandates that employers make reasonable efforts to accommodate employees' religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Employers must provide accommodations unless doing so imposes an undue hardship on business operations, with specific examples of acceptable accommodations provided. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.053 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Credit History. This Chicago ordinance prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their credit history or credit report. It also generally prohibits employers from inquiring about or obtaining an applicant's or employee's credit report, with specific exceptions for positions where a satisfactory credit history is a bona fide occupational requirement. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.054 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Criminal History. Chicago ordinance 6-10-054 prohibits employers from using arrest records for employment decisions, with exceptions for sealed felony convictions and when the underlying conduct of an arrest can be demonstrated. It also restricts the use of conviction records unless specific exceptions apply, such as legal exclusion, bonding requirements, or a substantial relationship between the offense and the job. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.055 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Job Opportunity Advertisements. This section prohibits the publication of job advertisements that express preferences, limitations, or discrimination based on factors prohibited by Chicago's Human Rights Chapter. However, this prohibition does not apply to third-party publishers who are not the employer or their agent. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.060 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Discriminatory Practices – Credit Transactions. This section prohibits discrimination in credit transactions and bonding within Chicago. It lists protected characteristics that cannot be the basis for discrimination in any aspect of a credit transaction or its terms and conditions. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.065 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Alternative Identification Cards. This ordinance mandates that all City of Chicago departments must accept the City of Chicago ID card as valid identification and proof of residency. It also requires acceptance of Mexican Matricula Consular cards and Matricula Consular cards from other Latin American countries that meet specific security and data requirements. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.070 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Discriminatory Practices – Public Accommodations. This section prohibits public accommodations in Chicago from discriminating against individuals based on a comprehensive list of protected characteristics, including race, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, and source of income. Several specific exceptions are outlined, such as for private clubs and facilities that are distinctly private in nature. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.080 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Exemptions For Certain Religious Organizations. This section exempts religious societies, associations, organizations, and institutions from certain provisions of the title when decisions relate to the definition, promulgation, or advancement of their mission, practices, or beliefs. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.090 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Violation – Investigation By Commission On Human Relations – Prosecution. This section establishes the Chicago Commission on Human Relations' role in receiving and investigating complaints related to human rights violations, with a provision for intergovernmental agreements to modify this duty. It also prohibits non-compliance with any subpoena, order, or decision issued during an investigation. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.100 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Retaliation Prohibited. This section prohibits retaliation against any individual for opposing unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment, participating in related investigations or proceedings, or exercising their right to use public accommodations. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.110 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Construction Of Chapter Provisions. This section states that the provisions of this chapter should be interpreted broadly to achieve their intended purpose. It also clarifies that the chapter does not reduce any rights already established by Illinois state or United States federal law. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 6.10.120 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Violation – Penalty. This section outlines the penalties for violating Article I of Title 6 in Chicago, establishing fines between $5,000 and $10,000 per offense. It also allows for license discipline for City licensees and specifies that each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. View in Chicago’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 16.1 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Compliance With Federal Law This section states that the Village of Clarendon Hills adheres to federal civil rights laws, ensuring its programs and services are offered without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, or religion. View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 16.2 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section No Retaliation This section prohibits the Village of Clarendon Hills from retaliating against individuals who oppose discrimination, file grievances, or participate in grievance investigations. View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 16.3 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section To File Complaint This section outlines the process for filing a complaint regarding alleged discrimination or failure to provide services by the Village of Clarendon Hills based on protected characteristics. It provides contact information for both the Village Manager's Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 16.4 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Time Frame View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 16.5 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Complaint Process This section outlines the process for handling complaints, including initial response timelines, investigation procedures, and referral protocols. It also details record-keeping requirements for all recorded complaints. View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 16.6 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Dual Filings This section directs the Village Manager to inquire about prior filings of a complaint with other agencies to avoid duplicate investigations. If dual filings exist, the recipient must coordinate with the other agency. View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 16.7 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Federal Sub-Recipient This section outlines the procedure for handling complaints related to sub-recipients of the Village of Clarendon Hills. Sub-recipients must forward such complaints to the Village, CRCL, or the Illinois Human Rights Commission and notify the Village. They must also inform complainants of their right to file directly with the Village or CRCL. View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 16.8 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Accessibility Regarding The Complaint Process This section outlines how Clarendon Hills will make information about the complaint process and the Civil Rights chapter accessible. This includes online availability with translations, physical copies at Village Hall and the Police Station, and posters in English and Spanish at service counters, with other formats available upon request. View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 16.9 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Information And Services For Persons With Disabilities And Persons With Limited English Proficiency Clarendon Hills offers free communication assistance, including sign language interpreters and information in alternative formats, for individuals with disabilities. It also provides free language services, such as foreign language interpreters and translated information, for those with limited English proficiency. View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Deerfield § 2.159 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Policy Of The Village 1 : This section declares the public policy of Deerfield to prohibit discrimination in the sale and leasing of real estate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry. It asserts that such discrimination undermines individual dignity and contributes to segregated neighborhoods, adversely affecting the village's orderly growth. View in Deerfield’s full code →
Deerfield § 2.160 Human Relations & Civil Rights Section Definitions: This section defines key terms used in the Deerfield ordinance concerning discrimination in real estate. It clarifies terms such as 'Developer,' 'Discriminate,' 'Owner,' and 'Person' within the context of real estate sales and leasing. View in Deerfield’s full code →