U.S. Supreme Court Rules in favor of sexual orientation and gender identity
On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that transgender employees are protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Court ruled that Title VII's ban on sex discrimination extends to an employee's sexual orientation and transgender status thus it cannot be used as a basis for an employee's termination. The Saint Paul Human Rights Ordinance and the Minnesota Human Rights Act have long prohibited discrimination based on one's sexual or affectional orientation and gender identity. Employees now have additional protection under federal law. Read the Court's decision.
Alert: Department Phones Information
While many city services remain available, some may be temporarily delayed or disrupted due to limited system access at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to bring systems fully back online.
How to Contact HREEO
As we continue fully restoring communications platforms across the City, we are experiencing slower than typical responses with our phone lines. For faster service, please contact us at:
- Email: Contact-HREEO@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Phone: 651-266-8966
Please note: City staff are currently not accessible through direct phone lines. Please use email to contact individual staff members. If you don't have a direct email, please use the department email listed above.
If you're experiencing an emergency, call 911.
