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DEFERRED ACTION LABOR ENFORCEMENT (DALE): 

CCHR accepts requests for "Statements of Interest," for employment discrimination cases filed at CCHR. 

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U & T VISAS:

CCHR accepts requests to certify U Visas and T Visas. 

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NOTE: We do NOT certify U Visas and T Visas for the Chicago Police Department.

CRIMINAL HISTORY:

Enhanced Criminal History protections for employment became effective May 24, 2023.

For more information: Click here for the Criminal History Flyer

BODILY AUTONOMY:

New Bodily Autonomy protections became effective February, 1, 2023.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT:

Enhanced Sexual Harassment prohibitions became effective June 4, 2022.

ONLINE SERVICE REQUEST:

Submit an Online Service Request to the CCHR by clicking 

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select Public Safety and then select Discrimination