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"ONE INDIANA"
In the latest episode of "One Indiana" host Jamal Smith sits down with Indiana State Senator Greg Taylor and Pastor Dr. David Hampton to discuss the importance of community engagement and the barriers we face.
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NEWS & OUTREACH
Smith to Transition Out of Position as ICRC E.D.
 Jamal Smith, head of the state’s Civil Rights Commission, former advisor to Governor Mitch Daniels, and co-chair of the Your Life Matters Taskforce Initiative, has decided to transition from his position as Executive Director to lead Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) athletics... more
ICRC, MLK Commission Announce 2016 Student Art Contest
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission, Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana Black Expo, Inc. and the Indianapolis Recorder, cordially invite students, grades 9 – 12, to participate in the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Writing, and Mixed Media Contest. Through art, writing, or mixed media show how your generation can continue the fight for a future where access, opportunity, and justice are equal for everyone... more
Evansville Bar Association, ICRC to host CLE Seminar, Dec. 11
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission is hosting their 2015 Statewide Continuing Legal Education Program to celebrate more than 50 years of service to Hoosiers. The series, which includes 12 seminars throughout the state, provides legal professionals with low cost Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit! The final CLE of the 2015 program will be held in conjunction with the Evansville Bar Association on December 11th... more
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PROBABLE CAUSE FINDINGS
Walgreens Faces Disability Discrimination Charge
A Walgreens store in Lake County hired Complainant as a shift lead in November 2014. Complainant had a disability that impaired one or more major life activities. During the course of her employment, Complainant alleges that her manager told her that she should not work with the public because she may “snap,” and that “no one really wants you since…folks think you crazy.” Ultimately, Complainant resigned her employment after being told by her manager that she could choose between “dealing with the treatment” or quitting the job... more
Ascension Health at Home Charged With Pregnancy Discrimination
Complainant worked for Ascension as a Home Health Aide. During her employment with Ascension, Complainant sustained a workplace injury on or about July 29, 2015. Complainant visited Ascension’s medical center and was permitted to return to work with a lifting restriction of no more than 20 pounds, a pushing/pulling restriction of no more than 50 pounds of force, and a bending restriction of no more than three hours a day. Complainant also stated that the medical center suggested she see her personal physician for further information... more
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