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OHR Standard Operating Procedures for Complaint Processing

Learn more about how we process complaints of discrimination in the District.

Valuing Transgender Applicants & Employees

Our unique best practices guide provides tips and legal obligations to help employers build transgender-inclusive workplaces.

DC Values In Action: Reporting Hate Crime in the District

Washington, DC is an inclusive, diverse community and together we can prevent, investigate and redress acts of discrimination and hate-based crimes.

Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing

The Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing Act, now in effect, prohibits housing providers from asking about criminal backgrounds during the rental housing application review process.

Fair Criminal Record Screening

The Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act, now in effect, prohibits employers from asking about criminal backgrounds during application and interview process.

Safe Bathrooms DC

Help make change in 30 seconds using #safebathroomsDC!

Protecting Pregnant Workers

A new law provides additional protections for pregnant workers in DC. Learn more.

Featured Services

File A Discrimination Complaint

File a discrimination complaint with us by completing an intake questionnaire.

Know Your Rights Presentations & Outreach

Teach community members about non-discrimination laws in DC.

Language Access Program Information Portal

Provide services to DC residents who are limited or non-English proficient.

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Know Your Policy

Know Your Bullying Prevention Policy Web Portal

Upcoming Events

Sep 12 2018 - 18:30

Commission on Human Rights Bi-Monthly Meeting

Sep 17 2018 - 10:00

Business Training: New Laws Affecting Housing and Employment

Nov 14 2018 - 18:30

Commission on Human Rights Bi-Monthly Meeting

Latest

Press Releases

Jul 11 2018

OHR Highlights Major Strides in Language Access in Fiscal Year 2017 Compliance Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Dec 6 2017

OHR Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the DC Human Rights Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 6, 2017

Dec 4 2017

Media Advisory: District observes the 40th anniversary of the DC Human Rights Act

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 4, 2017

Sep 20 2017

OHR Reaches New Heights in Outreach and Enforcement in FY 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 20, 2017

May 4 2017

OHR Releases 2016 Language Access Annual Compliance Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 4, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Policy...

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Office of Human Rights

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

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441 4th Street NW, Suite 570 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-4559
Fax: (202) 727-9589
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]