Human Rights Investigations

Areas of Investigation

1. BUSINESS

   In the City of Saint Paul, it is discriminatory to refuse to do business with someone because they belong to a protected class. 

2. CREDIT

   In the City Saint Paul, businesses and financial institutions cannot discriminate in the extension of personal or commercial credit. This includes denying credit, applying different terms, or refusing to issue a credit card based on a person’s protected class status. 

3. EDUCATION

   Students in the City of Saint Paul have the right to an education free from discrimination. Schools cannot deny access, benefits, or services based on a student’s protected status.  

4. EMPLOYMENT

   Employees and job applicants in the City of Saint Paul have the right to a workplace free from discrimination. Employers, labor unions, and employment agencies are prohibited from making hiring, firing, promotion, or compensation decisions based on protected class status.  

5. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS

   It is unlawful for businesses in the City of Saint Paul that provide goods, services, or facilities and are open to the public to discriminate against a person based on their protected class. This includes restaurants, hotels, retail stores, transportation services, and any other businesses open to the public.  

6. PUBLIC SERVICES

   It is unlawful to deny or restrict access to public services provided by the City of Saint Paul based on a person’s membership in a protected class.  

7. REAL PROPERTY

   Housing discrimination is prohibited in the City of Saint Paul. It is unlawful to refuse to sell, rent, lease, or negotiate housing terms based on a person’s protected class. This applies to landlords, property sellers, real estate agents, lenders and other housing providers. 

8. REPRISAL

   In the City of Saint Paul, it is unlawful to retaliate against a person for reporting discrimination, filing a complaint, or participating in an investigation. This protection also extends to those who associate with individuals in different protected classes. Retaliation can include termination, demotion, harassment, or other negative actions.