Human Rights

Prince William County is defined by its extraordinary diversity. Established through Chapter 10.1 of the Prince William County Code, the Human Rights Commission and its Office were created to shield residents, employees, and visitors from unlawful discrimination, ensuring the county’s evolving population is treated with fairness and respect.

If you think you have been discriminated against in the areas of employment, housing, credit, public accommodation, or education because of your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a veteran you can file a complaint of discrimination.

Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran.

Housing discrimination is the illegal practice of discriminating against buyers or renters of dwellings based on person’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran.

Discrimination in education occurs when a person or entity takes unfair action (or inaction) against people because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran in enjoying a full right to educational opportunities.

Public accommodations discrimination happens when someone is denied access to the facilities or services of a business or other public place, including local and state government.

It’s illegal for a creditor to discriminate in any aspect of credit transaction based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran.