Human Relations Commission Frequently Asked Questions

Discrimination means acting or failing to act or unduly delaying any action regarding any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or retaliation in such a way that such persons are adversely affected in housing, employment, law enforcement, public accommodations, or financing. Discrimination is..Unfair, Expensive, Illegal
Therefore, the Anne Arundel County Government public policy is to foster and encourage the growth and development of the County so that all persons shall have and equal opportunity to pursue live free of discrimination.
 
Businesses and employees deprive themselves of valuable resources and assume costly expenditures in staff time and settlements when the discriminate consciously or unconsciously in their activities.
The Federal and State Laws prohibit discrimination in the following areas:
Race/Color
Religion
Disability
Sex
National Orgin
Family Status/Pregnancy
Marital Status
Genetic Information/Ancestry
Retaliation

If you think you have been discriminated against, call or visit the Anne Arundel County Human Relations Office to discuss your concern with our staff. We will explain our role and our process and determine if your concern is covered by law. We can, if necessary, refer you to other appropriate resources. 

If you are an employer or have a business and are not familiar with local, state and federal regulation which prohibit discrimination, call or visit the Anne Arundel County Human Relations Office for information and guidance concerning your legal obligations. 

MCCR stands for The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. To find out more information about MCCR please go to https://mccr.maryland.gov/Pages/About-MCCR.aspx

Please go to the The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights page to file a complaint of Discrimination.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your race, color, religion,  sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national  origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, you can file a Charge of Discrimination. Please go to https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination to file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC.

Types of Discrimination