Cook County Commission on Human Rights @CookCtyHumanRts
Official @cookcountygov account. The Commission enforces Cook County's Human Rights, Living Wage, Minimum Wage, and Paid Leave Ordinances. linktr.ee/cchumanrights 69 W Washington St | Chicago Joined April 2018-
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The Department of Human Rights & Ethics will be closed beginning at 2 PM on Friday, August 29, and all-day Monday September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 8:30 AM. Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
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On Saturday, August 23, the Commission participated in Arise Chicago’s Third Annual Encuentro Summit. We are grateful to Arise Chicago for their ongoing partnership and collaboration. We look forward to attending the next Encuentro Summit! #CookCounty #HumanRights #WorkerRights
Recognizing excellence! As our interns' time with us comes to a close, we are highlighting their amazing work. Thank you for your contributions to the Commission on Human Rights, Naja! We wish you the best in all your future endeavors. #HumanRights #CookCounty
To ensure everyone is respected, protected, and represented, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has amended the definition of “National Origin” under the Human Rights Ordinance. Be sure to check out the updated guidance using the link in our bio!! #HumanRights #CookCounty
Did you know? At the Cook County building located at 118 N. Clark St. there are different languages represented on “I Speak” cards. Under the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, the definition of “national origin” has been amended to protect language diversity and access!
The Commission on Human Rights has a scheduled regular meeting tomorrow, Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 2PM. Follow the link in our bio access the agenda and view the meeting remotely tomorrow afternoon. #CookCounty #HumanRights
Next week, Commission staff will be co-presenting with three partner agencies on fair housing protections in Cook County. Visit our partners' social media pages to learn more! #CookCounty #FairHousing #HumanRights
Recognizing excellence! As our interns' time with us comes to a close, we are highlighting their amazing work. Thank you for your contributions to the Commission on Human Rights, Elizabeth! We wish you the best in all your future endeavors. #HumanRights #CookCounty
On Wednesday, July 17th, 2025, Policy Analyst, Julia Epplin-Zapf, presented on the importance of coordinated labor enforcement efforts with the CCDPH and local worker centers at the 2025 NACCHO360 Conference. Amazing work, Julia! #WorkerProtections #CookCounty #NAACHO2025
The Commission on Human Rights has a scheduled regular meeting tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 10AM. Follow the link in our bio access the agenda and view the meeting remotely tomorrow morning. #CookCounty #HumanRights
The Department of Human Rights and Ethics will be closing today at 3:30pm. We will re-open tomorrow, Friday, July 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. We are still available via email at [email protected]
Many thanks to the @ChiCookWORKS for inviting the Commission to attend last week's Career Connector event at South Suburban College! Commission staff connected with job seekers and provided them with information to protect their rights as residents and workers in Cook County.
The Department of Human Rights & Ethics will be closed beginning at 2 PM on Thursday, July 3, and all-day Friday July 4, 2025, in observance of the 4th of July holiday. The office will reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 8:30 AM. Have a happy 4th of July!
Happy Disability Pride Month! July marks the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act! This Disability Pride Month, the Commission acknowledges individuals with disabilities deserve recognition and dignity. #DisabilityPrideMonth #CookCounty
The Commission on Human Rights recognizes World Refugee Day in honor of those who have left everything behind in hopes of a better future. #HumanRights #CookCounty #WorldRefugeeDay
The Commission on Human Rights will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth. The office will reopen Friday, June 20 at 8:30 AM. Have a Happy Juneteenth! #happyjuneteenth #humanrights #cookcounty
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