The City of Tacoma Human Rights Commission invites your Participation this Fall
For additional information about upcoming Human Rights activities or other human rights issues, contact Human Rights Program Assistant William Yi at 253.591.5162 or wyi@cityoftacoma.org, or visit the City’s website at www.cityoftacoma.org/humanrights
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 6pm-7:30pm
TACID 6315 S. 19th Street Tacoma, Washington
Commissioners from the City of Tacoma Human Rights Commission and Commission on Disabilities will be present to listen to community members about their experiences and ideas regarding employment barriers for persons with disabilities in our community.
Race: The Power of An Illusion – Community Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2014 9am-4pm
RSVP requested to ensure space and materials – https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/rpoi_registration
Hilltop Regional Health Center 1202 Martin Luther King Tacoma, Washington
This training uses the documentary, “Race: The Power of an Illusion,” produced by California Newsreel, to explore the construct of race in society, science, and history.
Wage Theft – Community Workshop
Thursday, November 20, 2014 6:30pm-8pm
Tacoma Municipal Building-Council Chambers 747 Market Street, 1st Floor Tacoma, Washington
Wage theft is the illegal withholding of wages or the denial of benefits that are owed to an employee. It is governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and can include such things as: failure to pay minimum wage or prevailing wage; improper withholding of wages; failure to compensate for overtime; improper classification of employees; and failure to make proper deductions. Come learn what wage theft is, share your stories, and find out resources.
For additional information about upcoming Human Rights activities or other human rights issues, contact Human Rights Program Assistant William Yi at 253.591.5162 or wyi@cityoftacoma.org, or visit the City’s website at www.cityoftacoma.org/humanrights