Division of Human Rights

Caseload Statistics

On average, the Division takes in approximately 130 charges each year. Of all the different reasons for protection (e.g., race, color, national origin, etc.), most filings are based on disability and racial discrimination. The most common charge is disability discrimination regarding reasonable accommodations and discharge.

Sexual discrimination, retaliation (being treated adversely because of opposition to discriminatory practices or filing a charge), disability discrimination and race discrimination comprise about 90 percent of the Division's work. Similarly, approximately 90 percent of all charges filed are employment-related.