Laws Covered
The Office of Human Rights follows local and federal laws. Learn more about them below.
Division 12 of Prince George's County Code:
Displaced Service Employee Protection Act:
"Ban the Box" legislation:
The Office of Human Rights has a work-sharing agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which permits our office to investigate alleged discrimination complaints under the following federal statutes:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
- Title I of the Americans with Disability Act Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)