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<br />.' <br /> <br />Sample letter for illegal employment ads <br />[City] HUMAN RIGHTS COHMISSION <br /> <br />[date] <br /> <br />[CEO/Owner] <br />[Name of business/agency] <br />[address] <br />[city, state, zip] <br /> <br />Dear [ <br /> <br />]: <br /> <br />It has recently come to our attention that you may be engaging in practices <br />that are in violation of state and local laws prohibiting discrimination. The <br />- Minnesota Human Rights Act at Minnesota Statutes Chapter 363.03,~Subd. 1 <br />(4)( c) prohibits "an employer, employment agency, or labor organization... <br />to... cause to be printed or published a notice or advertisement that relates <br />to employment or membership and discloses a preference, limitation, <br />specification, or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, <br />national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, <br />disability, or age." <br /> <br />Our concern is your recent advertisement which [ <br />Enclosed is a copy with the areas of concern underlined. <br /> <br />, <br />J. <br /> <br />You should be aware that this practice could result in a charge of <br />discrimination and subsequent investigation by the Minnesota Department of <br />Human Rights. Furthermore, the City of [ ] has an <br />interest in maintaining a climate of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. <br /> <br />Your prompt attention to this matter is advised. Please respond within two <br />weeks by explaining your resolution of this concern. If you have any <br />questions, you may call me at the number below or the Minnesota Department of <br />Human Rights at (612) 296-5663 or (800) 652-9747. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />[Chair] <br />[Staff] <br />[City] Human Rights Commission <br />[telephone] <br /> <br />cc: Commissioner <br />Minnesota Departnent of Human Rights <br />Mobile Unit <br />