City of Salina Brochure - Discrimination Ordinance

1. Know your Rights
Salina Human
Relations Department/
Commissions
300 W Ash, Room 101
Salina, KS 67401
785.309.5745
785.309.5747 TTY
City of SalinaEducation
We Provide the following ser-
vices FREE of charge
CONSULTATION civil rights protections to
employers, employees, unions, educators, mu-
nicipalities, civic groups, landlords, tenants and
organizations.
ASSISTANCE in filing discrimination complaints
for employment , public accommodations and
housing. Assistance with Landlord/Tenant con-
cerns.
TRAINING on various topics, including :
• Affirmative Action,
• Sexual Harassment,
• Fair Housing/Landlord Tenant Relations
(including one class designed for high-school
students),
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Diversity/Cultural Awareness.
MATERIALS on Civil Rights Laws for distribution
to clubs and groups.
Information
www.human.salina.org
Our website offers information (in English and
Spanish) about a variety of topics, including:
• Fair housing, rights and responsibilities for
landlords and tenants
• Community calendar
• Civil rights news and free trainings that we
offer
• You also can download various forms, such as
lease agreements, rental applications and
maintenance-request forms.
City of Salina
City County Building
300 W Ash Room 101
Salina Human Relations
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: 785-309-5745
TTD: 785-309-5747
Fax: 785-309-5769
www.human.salina.org
E-mail: darrin.stineman@salina.org
The mission of the Salina Human
Relations Commission is to elimi-
nate discrimination and to establish
equality and justice for all persons
within the City of Salina through
civil rights enforcement, advocacy
and education
September, 2010

2. Area of Jurisdiction
EMPLOYMENT: Public and private employers,
labor organizations, employment agencies and
public contracts are covered. Must have a
minimum of four (4) employees and be located
within the city limits.
HOUSING: Covers rental, sales, evictions, fi-
nancing, terms and conditions. Property must
be located within the city limits and the owner
must have a minimum of four (4) units.
PUBLIC ACCOMODATIONS: Hotels, restau-
rants, bars, swimming pools, public transporta-
tion, stores, places of amusement and recrea-
tion, government institutions or agencies are
covered. Must offer goods and services within
the city limits.
Who may File a complaint?
Any person who believes that they have been
subjected to discrimination because of race,
religion, color, sex, national origin, disability,
familial status, ancestry, age, sexual orientation
and gender identity in violation of Chapter 13
of the City Code at no cost to the individual.
Can I be punished for
filing a complaint?
The law gives you protection in the event that
anyone attempts to retaliate against you for filing a
complaint with the Human Relations Department.
When should I file a complaint?
You should file your complaint as soon as you
have reason to believe that someone has discrimi-
nated against you. Housing complaints should be
filed within 100 days and employment and public
accommodation within 180 days.
How do I file a complaint?
To file a complaint, you may:
• Come to our office Room 101 of the City-
County Building.
• Call our office at 785-309-5745
• Write a letter to the Salina Human Relations
Department at 300 W. Ash, Salina, KS.
(Include all contact information so that we may
reach you to begin the process.)
Salina Ordinance Chapter 13 Prohibits Discrimination in
Employment, Housing and Public Accommodations
Enforcement
The Department/Commission is responsible
for civil rights enforcement. As a civil rights
agency, the Human Relations Department/
Commission will investigate all complaints of
discrimination. It will enforce Chapter 13 of
the City Ordinance, which prohibits discrimi-
nation in employment, housing and public
accommodations.
The goal of the Department is to conduct a
thorough and objective investigation and to
assume an impartial role throughout the in-
vestigation.
If the Commission finds that you have been
subject to unlawful discrimination, it can or-
der:
• Correction of discriminatory practice.
• Relief for actual and punitive damages
incurred as a result of the discriminatory
practices.
• Reports on the manner of compliance
with the law.