The Enforcement Branch consists of two sections: Employment/Public Accommodations and Housing. Employees assigned to these sections receive, investigate, and conciliate complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, public accommodation, credit transactions, and housing.
The Research and Information Branch provides technical assistance and education to local citizen groups, employers, public accommodations staff, educational institutions, local human rights commissions, and government officials. The staff conducts seminars and workshops on sexual harassment, the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, cultural diversity, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Legal Affairs Branch litigates discrimination cases before administrative hearing officers, provides legal advice to inquiries, sworn complaints, and file closures. The legal staff takes depositions of witnesses, prepares legal briefs and appeals, and serves as in-house counsel.
The Governor's budget includes additional General Fund in the amount of $35,500 in fiscal year 2027 and $73,000 in fiscal year 2028 to fund a 2% salary increment in fiscal year 2027 and an additional 2% increment in fiscal year 2028.