Individual Rights
Employment Law Guide: Laws, Regulations, and Technical Assistance Services
This Guide describes the statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing "hands-on" information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses in general industry.
Employment Protections for the LGBTQ+ Community- Anti- Discrimination Law Map
This page contains a map of the states which have laws that prohibit discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws prohibit specific types of job discrimination in certain workplaces. This web site contains information about (1) federal laws relating to: Age Discrimination, Disability, Ethnic/National Origin, Color, Race, Religion, and Sex; (2) Federal Financial Assistance Programs, (3) Veterans, and (4) Immigration.
Ethics Commission Home Page
Information regarding ethical obligations of political candidates.
Federal Election Commission
In 1975, Congress created the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to administer and enforce the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) - the statute that governs the financing of federal elections. The duties of the FEC, which is an independent regulatory agency, are to disclose campaign finance information, to enforce the provisions of the law such as the limits and prohibitions on contributions, and to oversee the public funding of Presidential elections.
Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination (Questions and Answers)
This webpage lists frequently asked questions and answers about federal laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against their employees and applicants for their jobs.
Federal Protections Against National Origin Discrimination
Federal laws prohibit discrimination based on a person's national origin, race, gender, color, disability, religion, or familial status. This document explains your rights in more detail.
Fee Schedule for Vital Records Services
SC Department of Health and Environmental Control
Form 2601 - Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint Form
PDF document (may load slowly).
Freedom of Information Act Requests from the U.S. Department of Justice
This web site contains information about how to use the Freedom of Information Act to obtain information from the Department of Justice.
Free Speech
It is no accident that freedom of speech is protected in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
Governor's Office of Ombudsman Home Page
The goal of the Office of the Ombudsman is to satisfactorily resolve or appropriately refer virtually any conceivable question, concern or request a citizen might have.
History of Anti-Gay Initiatives
This web site provides background and history on anti-gay initiatives and legislation.
Homes and Communities: The HUD Web Site
Housing Information For... Citizens, Homebuyers, Senior citizens, Veterans/Military, Kids, Students, People with disabilities, Researchers, Landlords, Tenants, Colonias/farmworkers, Native Americans, and Victims of Discrimination.
Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet
The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
