Human Relations

The Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission / Human Relations Department (WSHRC/HRD) educates, provides, facilitates, promotes, anticipates, studies, and recommends programs, projects, feedback, and actions for the elimination of discrimination in any and all fields of human relationships.

• Youth Advisory Council Receives YGA Grant 
• Human Relations Receives Federal Fair Housing Grant   
• New HUD Rule Regarding LGBT Home Searchers [external]   
• View the newest episode of Tu Comunidad: English / Spanish  [video]            
• 2012 Winston-Salem Cultural Events Calendar [pdf] 
• College Advisory Board Conducting Survey on Campus Tolerance   
• Listing of helpful web pages for homeowners/renters 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.

Online Jobs listing and employment application 

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation

The City is subject to certain provisions within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you have a question concerning the ADA, its application to the City, or a request for a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department or the City's ADA Coordinator in the City Attorney's Office for further information.