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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has released its 2023 Annual Report. This document not only provides a comprehensive overview of the commission’s efforts to combat discrimination …
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Releases 2023 Annual Report Highlighting Fight Against Discrimination Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move toward addressing wage disparities in the workplace, the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee approved a bill on Tuesday that seeks to expand …
Pennsylvania House Committee Advances Bill to Strengthen Equal Pay Protections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to clarify the recently launched United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a set …
IRS Issues New Guidelines on USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has issued a statement of principles aimed at addressing potential discrimination and bias in residential property valuation practices. This move …
FFIEC Issues Principles to Address Valuation Discrimination and Bias in Residential Lending Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A new report detailing the traumatic experiences of hate and harassment on Pennsylvania state university campuses is prompting calls for systemic change. The ENOUGH Report, released …
Pennsylvania Senator Art Haywood Unveils ‘ENOUGH Report’ to Address On-Campus Racism Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued fresh guidelines for hospital and long-term care facility administrators, …
Clarifying Obligations: The Fight for Religious Non-Discrimination in Healthcare Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Justice Department recently issued a joint statement that reminds financial institutions that all credit applicants are protected from discrimination on the basis of …
Protecting Equal Opportunities: CFPB and Justice Department Stand Against Discrimination in Credit Applications Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) announced it recently approved a $155,000 settlement over allegations that an Agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania discriminated and retaliated against …
PA Human Relations Commission Approves $155,000 for Disability and Retaliation Case Read More
Four federal agencies will host a roundtable discussion on September 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EDT regarding the availability of special purpose credit programs to help meet the credit needs …
Federal Agencies to Host Roundtable on Special Purpose Credit Programs Read More
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR) recently announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking …
New Proposed Rule to Protect LGBTQI+ Rights in HHS Funded Programs Read More