Explain as clearly as possible what happened, why you believe it happened, and how you were discriminated against. Please include how other persons were treated differently from you, if applicable. If you were denied a benefit or service, please provide a copy of the denial letter.
This includes notes of any incidents, copies of emails, and any relevant documents or recordings. Keeping a journal of the discriminatory or retaliatory behavior is also helpful to help keep track of events and dates and also as evidence of discrimination, retaliation, and the emotional impact on the employee.
You'll want to address the person by name, include the date at the top of the letter, and your name, address, and phone number at the bottom. After the salutation, state the following: A description of the events or incidents you believed to be discriminatory, and when they occurred.
You have the option to file a discrimination claim in state or federal court. Under state law, punitive damages (damages intended to punish employer) cannot exceed three times the amount awarded for actual (compensatory) damages.
Dear Human Resources Manager, I am employed as a warehouse worker within your company. This is a formal complaint of racial discrimination in the workplace that I have been subjected to, and this is my request that you investigate my allegations and take appropriate action to remedy it and stop it.
Basic rules keep your letter to the point. You need to give enough detail for your employer to be able to investigate your complaint properly. keep to the facts. never use abusive or offensive language. explain how you felt about the behaviour you are complaining about but don't use emotive language.
The Chicago Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, credit transactions, and bonding, as well as retaliation. The Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance prohibits housing discrimination.
A written complaint to OSPI must include the following information: A description the conduct or incident—use facts (what, who and when) An explanation of why you believe unlawful discrimination has taken place. Your name and contact information, including a mailing address.