THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS & OPPORTUNITIES AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
IF YOU HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST:
If you have any questions about filing a discrimination complaint or about a particular situation related to the virus, you can submit your questions to CHRO.Questions@ct.gov. Inquires can also be left by phone at (860) 541-3428. If you believe you have been discriminated against in connection with the covid-19 virus on the basis of a protected class status, please contact the regional office covering the area where the discrimination has occurred. This information can be found on our contact us page. Additional information can be found in the following materials:
- CHRO Complaint Process Brochure
- Disability Discrimination Brochure
- Housing Discrimination Brochure
- Fair Housing and the Pandemic Brochure
HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND COVID-19
If you believe you have been discriminated against in housing on the basis of Covid-19, contact the CHRO to learn about filing a housing discrimination complaint with the CHRO. To do so, you can email CHRO.Covid@ct.gov or you can call 860-541-3428.
CHRO COVID-19 INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS
The CHRO will be hosting a series of live webinars to provide information about discrimination as it relates to the pandemic. This will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions of CHRO staff and get immediate responses.
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April 21, 2020 |
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April 28, 2020 |
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May 5, 2020 |
Discrimination, Education and the Covid-19 Pandemic: Special Education |
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May 12, 2020 |
Discrimination, Education and the Covid-19 Pandemic: Racial Disparities |
| August 20, 2020 | Surviving the Pandemic: Employment, Unemployment, Wages and Tips |
| August 31, 2020 | Housing and the Pandemic |
| September 15, 2020 |
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| September 30, 2020 |
Health Equity During the Pandemic |
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October 28, 2020 |
Unequal Treatment: Covid-19 and Race, Color, National Origin and Disability Discrimination |
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November 12, 2020 |
Outlining Outcomes: Where You Live, Discrimination, and Health Equity during the Pandemic |
| January 26, 2021 |
Covid-19 and Access to Housing: Where You Live, Discrimination, and the Pandemic |
| February 22, 2021 |
Covid-19 and Health Equity: Where You Live, Access, Outcomes, Disparity and Despair |
| April 20, 2021 |
OTHER RESOURCES
SERC Racial Equity and Education During Covid-19: Our Community Perspective
A series of facilitated online discussions about racial equity and education. More information is available through the link above.