Vermont Human Rights Commission

What Vermont Human Rights Commission does

The Vermont Human Rights Commission (VHRC) is a Vermont state government agency headquartered at 12 Baldwin Street in Montpelier, established to promote full civil and human rights in the state. It is the sole state agency with statutory authority to investigate claims of unlawful discrimination in three domains: housing, Vermont state government employment, and places of public accommodation (covering businesses, schools, hospitals, hotels, and government facilities). The Commission's jurisdiction extends to complaints based on protected categories including race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, worker's compensation history, family/parental leave, credit history, and related statuses. The agency operates under the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act and related state human rights statutes.

The Commission's core service is complaint investigation, mediation, and enforcement, supported by an expanding training portfolio that includes Fair Housing Training, Disability Awareness and Inclusion, Trans and Queer Discrimination ("Know Your Rights"), Unconscious Bias and Bystander Intervention, Workplace Harassment Prevention, and Harassment Awareness and Prevention for Schools. It also publishes newsletters, multi-lingual resources (including Spanish-language guides), and reports on civil rights matters. Service delivery occurs through an online complaint portal on hrc.vermont.gov, phone intake, in-person meetings, monthly public commission meetings, and community training events.

VHRC is a free government service funded through Vermont state appropriations rather than commercial revenue; there is no fee for complaint filing, investigation, mediation, or public education. The agency has a small staff of 1-10 employees and is overseen by appointed commissioners, currently led by Executive Director and General Counsel Big Hartman (appointed July 31, 2023, succeeding Bor Yang). The Commission partners with the Vermont Attorney General's Office, Legal Services Vermont, Vermont Commission on Women, and various community organizations for referrals and joint programming. VHRC is currently seeking additional state funding to sustain operations amid federal funding cuts reported in February 2026.

Name

Vermont Human Rights Commission

Legal name

Vermont Human Rights Commission

Website

https://hrc.vermont.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Vermont Human Rights Commission is a Vermont state government agency that investigates and mediates discrimination complaints in housing, state employment, and public accommodations, serving Vermont residents free of charge through complaint intake, training, and public education.

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Product category

Civil Rights Enforcement (Government Regulatory Services)

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAA), LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Civil rights enforcement
• Discrimination complaint investigation
• Fair housing services
• Public accommodations oversight
• Human rights training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpelier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Vermont Human Rights Commission is a Vermont state government agency that enforces anti-discrimination law by investigating complaints of unlawful discrimination in housing, state government employment, and places of public accommodation. In addition to complaint investigation and conciliation/mediation, the VHRC delivers a portfolio of civil rights training programs (fair housing, disability awareness, LGBTQ+ discrimination, unconscious bias/bystander intervention, workplace harassment prevention, and school harassment) and publishes multilingual educational resources for Vermont residents.

Product overview

The Vermont Human Rights Commission (VHRC) is a state government agency that provides civil rights enforcement services rather than a technology product. The Commission's core offerings include discrimination complaint investigation and resolution services in three main areas: housing, state employment, and public accommodations. Supporting these core services, the VHRC offers various training programs including Fair Housing Training, Disability Awareness and Inclusion, Trans and Queer Discrimination training, Unconscious Bias and Bystander Intervention, Workplace Harassment Prevention, and School Harassment Awareness programs. The agency also provides educational publications, newsletters, and multi-lingual resources to inform and educate the public about civil rights protections under Vermont law.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Discrimination Complaint Investigation

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Peace and Justice CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2020Collaborated with the Peace and Justice Center and SURJ to host a Bystander Intervention training event on April 8th. This partnership focuses on community education and empowerment to stand against harassment and discrimination.
• UVM Humanities CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2019Co-hosted the Mayor's Book Group event discussing 'The Color of Law' by Richard Rothstein about housing segregation. UVM Humanities Center provided free copies of the book for distribution.
• Vermont Commission on WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on workplace discrimination prevention and sexual harassment prevention initiatives. The VHRC was consulted in consultation with the Vermont Attorney General's Office to inform Vermont employees, employers, businesses about workplace equity issues.
• Vermont Attorney General's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on workplace discrimination prevention initiatives and received referrals for private employer discrimination complaints. Joint statements issued on civil rights matters.
• Legal Services VermontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for individuals needing legal assistance beyond HRC jurisdiction. Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont operate the Legal Help Website referred to by VHRC.
• VT APIDA for Black Lives GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with the affinity group working on issues at the intersection of Asian American and Black communities. The HRC received and shared their statement following the Atlanta spa shootings.
• SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with SURJ and Peace and Justice Center for bystander intervention training to address racism and xenophobia.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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