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Your Civil Rights 

The Minnesota Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in places like housing, the workplace, school, and more. 
 
You cannot be discriminated against because of your race, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, sex, national orgin, and more.
 
The law also prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their current or past pay.  
 
Don't wait to report. You have within one year to report the alleged act of discrimination.
Start a report Learn your rights


"Discrimination threatens the rights and privileges of the inhabitants of this state and menaces the institutions and foundations of democracy."

-The Minnesota Human Rights Act



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Workforce and Equal Pay Certificates 

Certain businesses contracting with the State of Minnesota, cities, counties, and the University of Minnesota are required to have a Workforce Certificate, an Equal Pay Certificate, or both. 
 
Check if your business is eligible. 

Workforce  Equal Pay

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