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~MY RIGHTS~ ~ INFORMATION ACTIVITY BOOK ~

Sponsored by:

WEST VIRGINIA

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Hi, my name is Opie. Hi, my name is Opie. My friends and I My friends and I

have some important have some important information to share with information to share with you about your Human you about your Human

Rights.Rights.

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THE WEST VIRGINIA HUMAN RIGHT ACT

Prohibits Discrimination in Employment and

Places of Public AccommodationsBased on

RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, AGE (40 OR ABOVE), BLINDNESS, OR HANDICAP

and

Discrimination in HousingBased on

RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX,BLINDNESS, HANDICAP, OR FAMILIAL STATUS

For Further Information or to file a complaint, call, write or visit:West Virginia Human Rights Commission

MAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE OFFICE LOCATION State Capitol (304) 558-2616 1321 Plaza East

Charleston, WV 25305 Fax (304) 558-0085 Room 108 ATDD (304) 558-2976 Charleston, WV 25301

N O T I C E

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WV Human Rights Commission

Is committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination in:

Employment, Housing, Places of Public Accommodation.

Investigates and litigates violations of:

West Virginia Human Rights Act West Virginia Fair Housing Act

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UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,

Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law,

Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations, Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in

fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,

Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in cooperation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms,

Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,

Now, therefore, The General Assembly Proclaims this Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures.

Preamble

Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

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Treating someone different or unfairly because of:

race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age above 40, blindness and/or disability.

What is Discrimination?

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Wake up and Listen up!

Color by Number:

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This is all about YOU!

Rights and Responsibilities as one of West Virginia’s Working Teens?

What to do or who to call if harassed on your job?

This information can help you!

Do you know your:

West VirginiaYouth at Work

Rights and Responsibilities of West Virginia’s Working Teens

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WORK FREEOf Discrimination

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Your Rights

W ork free of discrimination and harassment.

O pen up about job discrimination.

R equest workplace changes.

K eep your medical information private.

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Your Responsibilities

F ile or report discrimination.

R equest workplace changes.

E ngage others in professional manner.

E xplain and record discrimination.

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WV’s Young Workforce

Workers ages 14-18

Part-time Jobs Summer Jobs

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Equal Pay and Compensation Discrimination

You down with

that?.

The right of employees to be free from discrimination in compensation is protected under several federal laws, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):

The Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, protects your rights to equal employment pay.

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Lilly Ledbetter was paid less than her male co-workers for almost two decades. On Jan. 29, 2009, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into Law.

Obama Signs Equal-Pay Legislation

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The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009

On January 29, 2009, President Barack Obama, signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (“Act”).

The Ledbetter Act corrects a 2007 decision by the Supreme Court that required Lilly Ledbetter to bring her pay discrimination claim within 180 days of receiving her first unequal paycheck, even though she did not know she was being paid unfairly until years later.

Congress has now clarified that every discriminatory paycheck, and every other act of new or continued discrimination, starts the clock running again each time.

In these tough economic times, women and their families need to be able to use every tool possible to ensure that equal work earns equal pay.

(Article: Center for American Progress ~ January 2009 Issue)

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Text me!

You’ve Got Mail!

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Improve diversity and equality

in the workforce!

Know your Rights!

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Disability Any physical or mental

impairment that limits one or more major life activities:

Walking Breathing Hearing Speaking Seeing Working

Record or history of disability

Perception of disability

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ADA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 (Americans With Disabilities Act Amendment)

The ADA Amendments Act was signed into law on Thursday, September 25, 2008.

The bill enjoyed bipartisan support and was passed unanimously by the US Senate and very strongly by the US House of Representatives.

This law went into effect on January 1, 2009!

Record or history of disability

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008 was signed into law on September 25, 2008 and became effective January 1, 2009.

Any physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities.

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Because the ADA law makes several significant changes,

including changes to the definition of the term

“disability,” the EEOC will evaluate the impact of the

changes.

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I have the RIGHT to my own RELIGION and Religious Customs!

Cinco-de-Mayo

Ash Wednesday

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You have the Right to your own

RELIGIOUS Belief!

Catholic Priest

Hinduism Shiva

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Reasonable Accommodation Because of your religion

or disability Work schedule Ramps Other physical adjustments

to environment

Cannot Cause undue hardship on

company Conflict with major functions

of the job

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FAIR HOUSING

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Your Right to Fair Treatment in Places of Public Accommodation!

When dining with family or friends.

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YOUR RIGHT TO EQUAL RIGHTS! In Places of Public Accommodation

Equal Education

At a Hospital

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WV Human Rights Commission, a good place to start!

Article 25 (1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ~ “Everyone has the right to a standard of living, adequate health

and well-being for himself and of his family.

When applying for a job!

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Retaliation Complained of Discrimination Filed a complaint with the West Virginia

Human Rights Commission Participated in or assisted with a case

filed with the Human Rights Commission

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WVHRC

The “Rights” Place

START

Can you help Opie’s Dog Spot, his way to

The WV Human Rights Commission Office?

(All “Right’s’ roads lead to the WVHRC)

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Have fun learning your rights with this

puzzle. WordSearch Your Human

Rights! The next two pages contain a

WordSearch puzzle; where all the words on page 35 are found in the puzzle on page 36.

See how many words you can find. YES! They are ALL There.

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Adjudicate Hearing

Age Housing

Ancestry Intake

Appeal Judge

Arbitrate Laws

Blindness Litigation

Case My Rights

Color National Origin

Complaint Process

Conciliation Prohibits

Decision Public Accommodations

Disability Race

Discrimination Religion

Employment Ruling

Equal Sex

Fair Triage

Familial Status WV Human Rights Commission

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Handicap ***Some letters will overlap

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M Y R I G H T S E W V H A G E U M G N I R A E H

A N R I N O I S I C E D G H Q T S C O M E M I S

S J I O N W A V H U M A N R U I G H T S L A W S

P U B L I C A C C O M M O D A T I O N S I C O S

M D M I S S I G O N W V H U L M A R N R G I G U

H G T S C O N A N C E S T R Y M O M I S I X S T

I E O H N I W R A V H U M A N L R I G H O T E A

S C O O L M M B T H S S O N O W V H U M N A N T

W V H U M A N R I G H T S C O M M I S S I O N S

R I R S G H T R O S C A R B I T R A T E N E W L

E F A I R V E T N H U M D A N R I G H T M S C A

T O M N M I K R A B L I N D N E S S S Y S I O I

A N W G H U A A L M A N R I I G H T O S C O N L

C M M I S S T R O I O N W V H C U L L M A T O I

I R I R H T N E R H A N D I C A P S A I O N I M

D D I S A B I L I T Y W V H U M A N E R I I T A

U H T R S C O M G I S E X O E P N W P V E A A F

J M A A N R E G I H T S C O M L M I P G S L G I

D I S C R I M I N A T I O N O U N W A V E P I L

A A N E R I G H T S C O M M I U S I S S O M T E

C O N C I L I A T I O N V H U N R M A N R O I G

H T S S E C O R P R O H I B I T S C O M M C L S

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WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP!!West Virginia Human Rights Commission1321 Plaza East, Room 108ACharleston, WV 25301(304) 558-26161-888-676-5546

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Pittsburgh Area Office

Liberty Center

1001 Liberty Avenue, Suite 300

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4187

1-800-669-4000

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DON’T FORGET:If you think you’ve been discriminated against

CONTACT: THE WEST VIRGINIA

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

1321 Plaza East, Room 108 A ~ Charleston, West Virginia 25301

1-888-676-5546 (toll free) 304-558-0085 - fax TDD 304-558-2976

Opie and Friends, illustrated by

Christopher Nelson

304-558-2616

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West Virginia Human Rights Commission

1321 Plaza East, Room 108A

Charleston, WV 25301

(304) 558-2616

1-888-676-5546

Satellite Office in Huntington