Welcome to PHRC:  Pennsylvania's Civil Rights Agency

You have the right to live, work and learn free from illegal discrimination. The PA Human Relations Commission enforces Pennsylvania's anti-discrimination laws and promotes equal opportunity. We encourage diverse workplaces, schools and communities where differences are not just tolerated, but celebrated.

PHRC investigates complaints of illegal discrimination.  Find out how to file a complaint and how the process works after you file.

Find out about training and education for schools, employers, businesses, community groups, local government, law enforcement and others.

Find publications on discrimination, diversity, hate crimes and related issues; required postings for entities subject to PA anti-discrimination laws; annual reports and more.

Find out more about illegal discrimination and where it occurs by clicking the buttons below.  Topics include sexual harassment, predatory lending, unequal pay, bullying and the many other forms illegal discrimination can take.


Education Discrimination link  Employment Discrimination link  Housing Discrimination link  Public Accommodation Discrimination link 



PHRC News


 
 
 
 
 2012 WELLS FARGO DISCRIMINATORY LENDING SETTLEMENT UPDATE
African-Americans and Hispanics who lived in Philadelphia and took out home loans with Wells Fargo from 2004 to 2009 have been notified of their eligibility to receive a portion of $3.2 million in settlement funds.  Learn more here.
 
African-American and Hispanic borrowers who lived elsewhere, but took out home loans with  Wells Fargo between 2004 and 2009, may also be eligible for funds from the national $175 million settlement.  Read about the settlement here:  WELLS FARGO FAIR LENDING SETTLEMENT
 
Funds from a number of other national fair lending and foreclosure abuse settlements are being distributed to eligible borrowers.  Learn more about these settlements below.
 
 
 
Previous news releases, meeting schedules and other events can be found on our NEWS & EVENTS page.