Indiana Civil Rights Commission's May 2014 Newsletter

 

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Monthly Reports

Recent Findings

Upcoming Events 

June 13, 2014
Statewide CLE Program
South Bend, Indiana
July 17, 2014
IBE Education Conference
Indianapolis, Indiana

News Headlines


 

  

Message from the Director

In May's Monthly Video ICRC Executive Director Jamal Smith discusses HEA 1242 and what it will mean for veterans seeking employment.

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Monthly Video May 2014

ICRC to offer CLE seminar in South Bend on June 13th
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) will conduct a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar for attorneys and legal professionals Friday, June 13, 2014 at the Century Center in South Bend...more

ICRC, Indianapolis Indians to host Third Civil Rights Game
It's a unique sporting event, a game that celebrates history and the progressive movement of all people towards equal rights. The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) and the Indianapolis Indians, in accordance with Minor League Baseball (MiLB), will host their third annual Civil Rights Game at Victory Field Friday, August 22, 2014 when the Indianapolis Indians take on Toledo at 7:15 pm...more

Fountainview Golden Living Center charged with discrimination
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission’s (ICRC) Deputy Director Akia Haynes announced today that there is probable cause to believe that a former employee of Fountainview Golden Living Center in Mishawaka, Ind. faced an adverse employment action when she was not offered a light duty or restricted job assignment, in contravention of Respondent’s policy, and forced to go on Family Medical Leave (FML) during her pregnancy...more

ICRC to host Week Two Fair Housing Investigation Training
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) will host the National Fair Housing Training Academy's Week Two Fair Housing Investigation Training Monday, June 2-6, 2014 at the Indiana Government Center South (Conference Center) in Indianapolis...more

Gov. Pence, Mayor Ballard attend Holocaust Observance
Governor Mike Pence and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard offered remarks at The 16th Annual State of Indiana Holocaust Observance on Wednesday, April 30th at the Indiana Statehouse. The program had more than 100 people in attendance...more

Indiana's first 'Education Weekend'
A coalition of Indianapolis community groups earlier this month hosted the city’s first Education Weekend, an event focused on inspiring students to attend college or explore careers and support for education...more