South Carolina Human Affairs Commission
Government AdministrationSouth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is a government administration agency established by the General Assembly in 1972 to promote fair treatment and prevent discrimination in South Carolina. The commission enforces the South Carolina Human Affairs Law, the South Carolina Fair Housing Law, and the South Carolina Equal Enjoyment and Privileges to Public Accommodations Law, addressing discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability, with authority anchored in federal protections such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. It also monitors state government agency Affirmative Action Plans and aims to establish Community Relations Councils to foster mutual understanding and respectful relations among residents. The organization is located at 1026 Sumter Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, United States, and employs between 51 and 200 people. More information is available on its website at schac.sc.gov.