Indiana Civil Rights Commission's June 2014 Newsletter

 

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Monthly Reports

Recent Findings

Upcoming Events 

July 17, 2014
IBE Education Conference
Indianapolis, Indiana
September 15-16, 2014
Civil Rights Conference
Indianapolis, Indiana

News Headlines


 

  

Message from the Director

In this month's video ICRC Executive Director Jamal Smith touches on the highlights of the upcoming 44th Annual IBE Summer Celebration.

Click on the image below to view the video.

June 2014 

HEA 1242 officially a state law tomorrow
House Enrolled Act 1242, which provides protection for veterans facing employment discrimination, will go into effect tomorrow after being signed by Indiana Governor Mike Pence on April 29, 2014 at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard...more

Nachi Technology in Greenwood, Ind. charged with discrimination
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission’s (ICRC) Deputy Director Akia Haynes announced today there is probable cause to believe that a former employee of Nachi Technology in Greenwood, Ind. faced unlawful discrimination when he was terminated the day before a scheduled medical procedure...more

ICRC to co-host Civil Rights Conference on Sept. 15-16, 2014
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission along with the Great Lakes Equity Center, the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Relations Service and the Indiana University School of Education at Indianapolis is hosting a conference titled "Ensuring Civil Rights in Education through Cross Agency Partnerships" September 15-16, 2014 in Indianapolis...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

Fountianview 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