Section 363A.01 — Citation.

363A.01 CITATION. This chapter shall be known as the “Minnesota Human Rights Act.” History: 1955 c 516 s 2; 1961 c 428 s 17; 1973 c 729 s 17

Section 363A.02 — Public Policy.

363A.02 PUBLIC POLICY. Subdivision 1. Freedom from discrimination. (a) It is the public policy of this state to secure for persons in this state, freedom from discrimination: (1) in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, familial status, and age; (2) […]

Section 363A.03 — Definitions.

363A.03 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Terms. For the purposes of this chapter, the words defined in this section have the meanings ascribed to them. Subd. 2. Age. The prohibition against unfair employment or education practices based on age prohibits using a person’s age as a basis for a decision if the person is over the age […]

Section 363A.04 — Construction And Exclusivity.

363A.04 CONSTRUCTION AND EXCLUSIVITY. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of the purposes thereof. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of the civil rights law or of any other law of this state relating to discrimination because of race, creed, color, […]

Section 363A.05 — Department Of Human Rights.

363A.05 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS. Subdivision 1. Creation; commissioner. There is established a Department of Human Rights under the direction and supervision of a commissioner who shall be appointed by the governor under the provisions of section 15.06. Subd. 2. Deputy commissioner, duties. There shall be in the department a deputy commissioner, who shall be […]

Section 363A.06 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.

363A.06 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER. Subdivision 1. Formulation of policies. (a) The commissioner shall formulate policies to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and shall do the following: (1) exercise leadership under the direction of the governor in the development of human rights policies and programs, and make recommendations to the governor and the […]

Section 363A.07 — Local Commissions.

363A.07 LOCAL COMMISSIONS. Subdivision 1. Jurisdiction of county commissions. If a county or group of counties creates a local commission, the commission does not have jurisdiction over any part of the county that is within the jurisdiction of a local commission created by city charter or municipal ordinance. Subd. 2. Referral from commissioner. The commissioner, […]