Human Rights Department Training/Events

The Human Rights Department is the City of Tulsa department, created by Title 5 of the City of Tulsa Revised Ordinances that receives and investigates complaints of discrimination. The department provides training regarding discrimination law and issues.  In this regard, the Human Right Staff can provide training in the following areas;

• Employment: Hiring, Treatment, Terms and working Conitions, Discipline; Benefits, Termination
• Public Accommodation: Treatmen, Advertisement; Terms and Conditions, Availability
• Housing: Advertisement, Sales terms & conditions, rental terms & conditions, lending terms and conditions

All issues are in relationship to a difference of treatment in the areas of: Age;Race;Color;Sex:National Orgin; Religion; Disability; and Familal Status

There is no cost for this training.  Please do not hesitate to call if we can be of any assistance to you or your organization. (918) 596-7818

Human Rights Student Internship Opportunties

Through the Human Rights internship program you can learn about Human Rights and other related issues along with gaining practical work experience.

The goal of the Internship Program is to provide internship opportunities that will equip students with practical, real-world work experiences that will help them transition into a successful career in the public or private sector. Students serve as unpaid interns while assisting on a variety of projects. Most often, they do a combination of research, writing and general office work. Requirements: Applicant must be enrolled in a college or university. All positions are temporary and can last from a minimum of one month to up to 12 months . Internship Application

Current-Events Training

BRIDGE Certification Review Committee (BCRC) Training - Friday, October 16, 2009, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

John D. Veal, Jr., Business Development Specialist with Oklahoma District Office Small Business Administration (SBA) and Susan McClune, Transportation Manager with Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) have agreed to share their interpretation of the Small Business Act and some of the Code of Federal Regulations that the BRIDGE certification program is in pursuant to. 

ADA Coordinator Training - OCTOBER 22, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges --Dr. Michael Smith, HRD Compliance Investigations - Discussion on Responsibilities of State & Local government... laws as it relates to Title II and persons with disabilities.  What are public accommodations and requirements under the law?  There will be a tour of the Center.  

Announcements:

Throughout the year the City of Tulsa, Human Rights Department hosts and sponsors various events in your community to raise awareness of Human Rights issues. Check back often for upcoming events. For more information please contact City of Tulsa Human Rights Department 596-7818.

Discrimination Issues
If you think you have been discriminated against, call the City of Tulsa, Human Rights Department at (918) 596-7818 for Spanish (918) 596-7837, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Human Rights Department
City Hall at One Technology Center
175 E. 2nd Street, 8th Floor
Tulsa, Okla. 74103