Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
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Pennsylvania's civil rights enforcement agency
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🚪 Walk-ins Welcome!
If you have experienced discrimination, you can come to any PHRC office during business hours to file a complaint:
🕣 Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍For parking details and directions to all three of our Regional Offices visit: www.pa.gov/agencies/phr...
If you have experienced discrimination, you can come to any PHRC office during business hours to file a complaint:
🕣 Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍For parking details and directions to all three of our Regional Offices visit: www.pa.gov/agencies/phr...
October is #MenopauseAwarenessMonth 🌸
Menopause is a natural stage of life — not a reason for bias or exclusion. Everyone deserves respect, understanding, and fair treatment at work and beyond. Let’s build inclusive workplaces.
#PHRC #EndTheStigma #WorkplaceEquity
Menopause is a natural stage of life — not a reason for bias or exclusion. Everyone deserves respect, understanding, and fair treatment at work and beyond. Let’s build inclusive workplaces.
#PHRC #EndTheStigma #WorkplaceEquity
October 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
October is #MenopauseAwarenessMonth 🌸
Menopause is a natural stage of life — not a reason for bias or exclusion. Everyone deserves respect, understanding, and fair treatment at work and beyond. Let’s build inclusive workplaces.
#PHRC #EndTheStigma #WorkplaceEquity
Menopause is a natural stage of life — not a reason for bias or exclusion. Everyone deserves respect, understanding, and fair treatment at work and beyond. Let’s build inclusive workplaces.
#PHRC #EndTheStigma #WorkplaceEquity
📢 PHRC is seeking public comments on proposed guidance about when Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) should get free/discounted admission to ensure equal access for people with disabilities. Comment by Nov. 25: pa.gov/agencies/phrc/legal-resources/policy-and-law/michael-s-law-guidance.html
Personal Care Assistant Accommodations Guidance
Personal Care Assistant Accommodations Guidance
pa.gov
October 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
📢 PHRC is seeking public comments on proposed guidance about when Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) should get free/discounted admission to ensure equal access for people with disabilities. Comment by Nov. 25: pa.gov/agencies/phrc/legal-resources/policy-and-law/michael-s-law-guidance.html
🚪 Walk-ins Welcome!
If you have experienced discrimination, you can come to any PHRC office during business hours to file a complaint:
🕣 Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍For parking details and directions to all three of our Regional Offices visit: www.pa.gov/agencies/phr...
If you have experienced discrimination, you can come to any PHRC office during business hours to file a complaint:
🕣 Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍For parking details and directions to all three of our Regional Offices visit: www.pa.gov/agencies/phr...
October 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚪 Walk-ins Welcome!
If you have experienced discrimination, you can come to any PHRC office during business hours to file a complaint:
🕣 Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍For parking details and directions to all three of our Regional Offices visit: www.pa.gov/agencies/phr...
If you have experienced discrimination, you can come to any PHRC office during business hours to file a complaint:
🕣 Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍For parking details and directions to all three of our Regional Offices visit: www.pa.gov/agencies/phr...
💼⚖️Today, we recognize International Equal Pay Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the persistent wage gaps that affect women, particularly women of color, around the world. Equal pay is not just a matter of fairness—it’s a matter of human rights. #EqualPayDay #PHRC #PayEquity
September 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
💼⚖️Today, we recognize International Equal Pay Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the persistent wage gaps that affect women, particularly women of color, around the world. Equal pay is not just a matter of fairness—it’s a matter of human rights. #EqualPayDay #PHRC #PayEquity
My summer was full of enriching conversations with groups across the country. As part of the U.S. EEOC's REACH Initiative, I visited Birmingham & Philly to hear from local advocates & workers about the unique barriers they face at work & how the EEOC can better meet their needs.
September 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Join PHRC for "We are all Latinos: Diversity among Latin Cultures, How Do We Capitalize on Our Strength?"
📅Sept. 17
🕛 12–1 PM
🎤 Featuring Ángela Capeles, Founder & CEO, Capeles Agency
👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#HispanicHeritageMonth #PHRC
📅Sept. 17
🕛 12–1 PM
🎤 Featuring Ángela Capeles, Founder & CEO, Capeles Agency
👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#HispanicHeritageMonth #PHRC
September 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Join PHRC for "We are all Latinos: Diversity among Latin Cultures, How Do We Capitalize on Our Strength?"
📅Sept. 17
🕛 12–1 PM
🎤 Featuring Ángela Capeles, Founder & CEO, Capeles Agency
👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#HispanicHeritageMonth #PHRC
📅Sept. 17
🕛 12–1 PM
🎤 Featuring Ángela Capeles, Founder & CEO, Capeles Agency
👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#HispanicHeritageMonth #PHRC
🚨 HAPPENING TONIGHT 🚨
Join PHRC for a No Hate in Our State Town Hall in response to the recent anti-LGBTQ incident in York.
📍 York City Hall
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
➡️ Together, we say loud and clear: Hate has no home in York. Hate has no home in Pennsylvania.
Join PHRC for a No Hate in Our State Town Hall in response to the recent anti-LGBTQ incident in York.
📍 York City Hall
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
➡️ Together, we say loud and clear: Hate has no home in York. Hate has no home in Pennsylvania.
September 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
🚨 HAPPENING TONIGHT 🚨
Join PHRC for a No Hate in Our State Town Hall in response to the recent anti-LGBTQ incident in York.
📍 York City Hall
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
➡️ Together, we say loud and clear: Hate has no home in York. Hate has no home in Pennsylvania.
Join PHRC for a No Hate in Our State Town Hall in response to the recent anti-LGBTQ incident in York.
📍 York City Hall
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
➡️ Together, we say loud and clear: Hate has no home in York. Hate has no home in Pennsylvania.
Join us this Sunday at 3pm on Pennsylvania Cable Network for a new episode of "PHRC Speaks: Fair Housing Forward."
They will discuss "Combatting Housing Discrimination in Western PA." #fairhousingfriday
➡The recording will be available for streaming afterwards at: pcntv.com/phrc-speaks/
They will discuss "Combatting Housing Discrimination in Western PA." #fairhousingfriday
➡The recording will be available for streaming afterwards at: pcntv.com/phrc-speaks/
March 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Join us this Sunday at 3pm on Pennsylvania Cable Network for a new episode of "PHRC Speaks: Fair Housing Forward."
They will discuss "Combatting Housing Discrimination in Western PA." #fairhousingfriday
➡The recording will be available for streaming afterwards at: pcntv.com/phrc-speaks/
They will discuss "Combatting Housing Discrimination in Western PA." #fairhousingfriday
➡The recording will be available for streaming afterwards at: pcntv.com/phrc-speaks/
🌸 Join Us TOMORROW for a Powerful Women's History Month Event! 🌸
Beyond the Seen: Invisible Labor of the Working Mom
📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025
⏰ 1:00 - 2:00 PM
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register now & join the conversation! events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b09040...
Beyond the Seen: Invisible Labor of the Working Mom
📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025
⏰ 1:00 - 2:00 PM
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register now & join the conversation! events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b09040...
March 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🌸 Join Us TOMORROW for a Powerful Women's History Month Event! 🌸
Beyond the Seen: Invisible Labor of the Working Mom
📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025
⏰ 1:00 - 2:00 PM
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register now & join the conversation! events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b09040...
Beyond the Seen: Invisible Labor of the Working Mom
📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025
⏰ 1:00 - 2:00 PM
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register now & join the conversation! events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b09040...
Celebrating Women’s History Month 💜✨
This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women throughout history and today.
Let’s celebrate, uplift, and empower the women in our lives—because when women rise, we all rise! 💪💙 #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen #StrongerTogether
This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women throughout history and today.
Let’s celebrate, uplift, and empower the women in our lives—because when women rise, we all rise! 💪💙 #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen #StrongerTogether
March 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Celebrating Women’s History Month 💜✨
This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women throughout history and today.
Let’s celebrate, uplift, and empower the women in our lives—because when women rise, we all rise! 💪💙 #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen #StrongerTogether
This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women throughout history and today.
Let’s celebrate, uplift, and empower the women in our lives—because when women rise, we all rise! 💪💙 #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen #StrongerTogether
Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the incredible contributions women and girls make to the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)! 💡✨
#WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS2025 #EmpowerWomen #STEMinspiration #BreakBarriers
#WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS2025 #EmpowerWomen #STEMinspiration #BreakBarriers
February 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the incredible contributions women and girls make to the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)! 💡✨
#WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS2025 #EmpowerWomen #STEMinspiration #BreakBarriers
#WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS2025 #EmpowerWomen #STEMinspiration #BreakBarriers
Interested in learning more about the PHRC and how we can help you? Join us for a virtual webinar tomorrow at 12 p.m.
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(Can't join tomorrow? join us next month. We hold this meeting the second Tuesday or every month!)
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(Can't join tomorrow? join us next month. We hold this meeting the second Tuesday or every month!)
February 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Interested in learning more about the PHRC and how we can help you? Join us for a virtual webinar tomorrow at 12 p.m.
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
(Can't join tomorrow? join us next month. We hold this meeting the second Tuesday or every month!)
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(Can't join tomorrow? join us next month. We hold this meeting the second Tuesday or every month!)
Join us for this week for an important discussion on civil rights and social justice in your community.
📆 Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
🕒 Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Juniata Valley YMCA, 105 1st Avenue, Burnham, PA 17009
📲Register today! forms.office.com/g/QMG6rze9ki
📆 Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
🕒 Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Juniata Valley YMCA, 105 1st Avenue, Burnham, PA 17009
📲Register today! forms.office.com/g/QMG6rze9ki
January 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Join us for this week for an important discussion on civil rights and social justice in your community.
📆 Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
🕒 Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Juniata Valley YMCA, 105 1st Avenue, Burnham, PA 17009
📲Register today! forms.office.com/g/QMG6rze9ki
📆 Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
🕒 Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Juniata Valley YMCA, 105 1st Avenue, Burnham, PA 17009
📲Register today! forms.office.com/g/QMG6rze9ki
Regardless of what happens nationally, Pennsylvanians can be assured that under state laws, they are protected. Read our entire statement affirming anti-discrimination protections in Pennsylvania: pa.gov/agencies/phr...
January 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Regardless of what happens nationally, Pennsylvanians can be assured that under state laws, they are protected. Read our entire statement affirming anti-discrimination protections in Pennsylvania: pa.gov/agencies/phr...
The PHRC will hold a No Hate in Our State Town Hall in Allentown this Saturday from 12-3 p.m.
📍WHERE: POWER Interfaith, 620 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Register in advance to let us know you can make it. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gANcmX9F
📍WHERE: POWER Interfaith, 620 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Register in advance to let us know you can make it. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gANcmX9F
January 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The PHRC will hold a No Hate in Our State Town Hall in Allentown this Saturday from 12-3 p.m.
📍WHERE: POWER Interfaith, 620 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Register in advance to let us know you can make it. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gANcmX9F
📍WHERE: POWER Interfaith, 620 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Register in advance to let us know you can make it. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gANcmX9F
Today, the PHRC released its 2024 “No Hate in Our State” report. The report details discrimination and hate trends and offers information about the programs and initiatives offered by the PHRC.
You can read the full report here: simplebooklet.com/nohateinours...
You can read the full report here: simplebooklet.com/nohateinours...
No Hate in Our State 2024
No Hate in Our State 2024
simplebooklet.com
January 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Today, the PHRC released its 2024 “No Hate in Our State” report. The report details discrimination and hate trends and offers information about the programs and initiatives offered by the PHRC.
You can read the full report here: simplebooklet.com/nohateinours...
You can read the full report here: simplebooklet.com/nohateinours...
🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 🌍
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of persons with disabilities around the world. Let's work together to promote inclusion, accessibility, and equality for all.
#IDPD #Inclusion #DisabilityRights
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of persons with disabilities around the world. Let's work together to promote inclusion, accessibility, and equality for all.
#IDPD #Inclusion #DisabilityRights
December 3, 2024 at 5:46 PM
🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 🌍
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of persons with disabilities around the world. Let's work together to promote inclusion, accessibility, and equality for all.
#IDPD #Inclusion #DisabilityRights
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of persons with disabilities around the world. Let's work together to promote inclusion, accessibility, and equality for all.
#IDPD #Inclusion #DisabilityRights
PHRC Speaks is back for a new season with a new look!
Join us for "PHRC Speaks: Fair Housing Forward" Sunday, December 1 at 3pm on PCN for a discussion on advancing safe Hones & secure futures." #fairhousingfriday #phrcspeaks
Join us for "PHRC Speaks: Fair Housing Forward" Sunday, December 1 at 3pm on PCN for a discussion on advancing safe Hones & secure futures." #fairhousingfriday #phrcspeaks
November 22, 2024 at 3:01 PM
PHRC Speaks is back for a new season with a new look!
Join us for "PHRC Speaks: Fair Housing Forward" Sunday, December 1 at 3pm on PCN for a discussion on advancing safe Hones & secure futures." #fairhousingfriday #phrcspeaks
Join us for "PHRC Speaks: Fair Housing Forward" Sunday, December 1 at 3pm on PCN for a discussion on advancing safe Hones & secure futures." #fairhousingfriday #phrcspeaks
Today, we highlight the pay disparity faced by Native American women. On average, Native women earn only 60 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men. This inequality affects families, communities, and our economy as a whole.
#NativeWomensEqualPayDay #EqualPay
#NativeWomensEqualPayDay #EqualPay
November 21, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Today, we highlight the pay disparity faced by Native American women. On average, Native women earn only 60 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men. This inequality affects families, communities, and our economy as a whole.
#NativeWomensEqualPayDay #EqualPay
#NativeWomensEqualPayDay #EqualPay
On Tuesday, PHRC Director of Enforcement Adrian Garcia had the opportunity to attend the City of Lancaster’s Puerto Rican Flag Raining ceremony.
November 20, 2024 at 4:04 PM
On Tuesday, PHRC Director of Enforcement Adrian Garcia had the opportunity to attend the City of Lancaster’s Puerto Rican Flag Raining ceremony.
Join us Wednesday from 1-2 pm for an insightful virtual Lunch & Learn discussion, "Destroying Dreams: the Minority Settlement that Endangers Minority Homebuyers," featuring Broker Associate Bill Flagg!
🔗 Register Now! events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d5d6bc...
🔗 Register Now! events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d5d6bc...
November 18, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Join us Wednesday from 1-2 pm for an insightful virtual Lunch & Learn discussion, "Destroying Dreams: the Minority Settlement that Endangers Minority Homebuyers," featuring Broker Associate Bill Flagg!
🔗 Register Now! events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d5d6bc...
🔗 Register Now! events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d5d6bc...