City Of Kansas City, MO - Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO)

Description

Kansas City, MO residents, workers and patrons who believe they have been discriminated against in employment, housing or public accommodations may inquire as to their rights and options for complaints or actions. The Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO) will investigate and research these complaints and recommend a solution.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Completed claim form, available on the website or in the office

Eligibility

Discrimination must have occurred within the last 180 days; at an employer or business establishment within city limits; was based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation or gender identity; 18 years of age or older; must file on own behalf, except for minors.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment, apply on the website or walk in during open hours.

Languages

Spanish; Interpreters are available

Service Area

Kansas City, MO

Geography Served

Description

Kansas City, MO residents, workers and patrons who believe they have been discriminated against in the use of public accommodations may inquire as to their rights and options for complaints or actions. The Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO) will investigate and research these complaints and recommend a solution.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Completed claim form, available on the website or in the office

Eligibility

Discrimination must have occurred within the last 180 days; at an employer or business establishment within city limits; was based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation or gender identity; 18 years of age or older; must file on own behalf, except for minors.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment, apply on the website or walk in during open hours.

Languages

Spanish; Interpreters are available

Service Area

Kansas City, MO

Geography Served

Description

Kansas City, MO workers who believe they have been discriminated against in employment, housing or public accommodations may inquire as to their rights and options for complaints or actions. The Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO) will investigate and research these complaints and recommend a solution.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Completed claim form, available on the website or in the office

Eligibility

Discrimination must have occurred within the last 180 days; at an employer or business establishment within city limits; was based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation or gender identity; 18 years of age or older; must file on own behalf, except for minors.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment, apply on the website or walk in during open hours.

Languages

Spanish; Interpreters are available

Service Area

Kansas City, MO

Geography Served

Description

Kansas City, MO residents who believe they have been discriminated against in housing may inquire as to their rights and options for complaints or actions. The Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO) will investigate and research these complaints and recommend a solution.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Completed claim form, available on the website or in the office

Eligibility

Discrimination must have occurred within the last 180 days; at a residential property within city limits; was based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation or gender identity; 18 years of age or older; must file on own behalf, except for minors.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment, apply on the website or walk in during open hours.

Languages

Spanish; Interpreters are available

Service Area

Kansas City, MO

Geography Served

Description

Kansas City, MO residents, workers and patrons who believe they have been discriminated against in employment, housing or public accommodations may inquire as to their rights and options for complaints or actions. The Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO) will investigate and research these complaints and recommend a solution.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Completed claim form, available on the website or in the office

Eligibility

Discrimination must have occurred within the last 180 days; at an employer or business establishment within city limits; was based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation or gender identity; 18 years of age or older; must file on own behalf, except for minors.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment, apply on the website or visit location during open hours.

Languages

Spanish; Interpreters are available

Service Area

Kansas City, MO

Geography Served

Description

Contract Compliance is responsible for monitoring, compliance, enforcement, oversight, training and assisting contractors with prevailing wage, Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE), and Section 3 requirements. They monitor City construction projects, provide Contract Compliance training for all current and potential contractors on City projects, and provide technical assistance by conducting interviews and responding to complaints.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Must comply with all City regulations for contractors.

Eligibility

City-funded construction projects

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call, vist location during open hours or go to website.

Languages

Spanish; Interpreters are available

Service Area

Kansas City, MO

Geography Served

Description

The Human Relations Department assists minority- and women-owned business obtain certification as Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE). They also set goals for city projects to utilize MWDBE businesses.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Call during open hours or attend a certification workshop for more information.

Eligibility

To be certified, businesses must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by a minority or a woman who is a U.S. citizen; must be in business for at least 1 year.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment, apply on the website or visit location during open hours. A free certification workshop is offered on the last Tuesday of every month.

Languages

Spanish; Interpreters are available

Service Area

Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas; Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte Counties in Missouri

Geography Served