In July 1974,
the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted the Human
Rights Ordinance, establishing the Human
Rights Commission (members and charter):
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" to institute an affirmative
human rights program of positive efforts to eliminate
discrimination and provide citizen recourse for
discriminatory acts "
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The Commission receives and investigates complaints filed
by any person who believes they have been discriminated
against in Fairfax County on the basis of race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, familial
status, or disability in the areas of employment, housing,
public accommodations, education, or credit.
The Commission
also provides educational services to employers, the housing
industry and other businesses in Fairfax County on compliance
with the various civil rights laws.
The Commission
serves as a resource for those who provide employment,
housing, public accommodations, education or credit facilities
by having the
staff available to help them understand their responsibilities
under the
Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance and what to do if a
complaint is filed
against them. The staff offers seminars and workshops on fair
employment and fair housing. Just call the Executive Director
if there is a need for
information. It is important to remember that the Commission
is here to
enforce the Ordinance, not to take sides in a dispute.
Contact us if you need assistance.
