Racial Discrimination and Retaliation A university violated federal law when it treated black employees differently because of their race, and then fired them for complaining about the discrimination, claims the EEOC.
Being denied a workplace change that you need because of your religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or. Being treated unfairly or harassed because you complained about job discrimination, or assisted with a job discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
The name, address, and telephone number of the person who is being treated unfairly; The name, address, and telephone number of the employer you are filing the complaint against; A brief description of the event or events that you believe are unfair or harassing; and. The dates these events occurred.
The following would be considered illegal discrimination if there is evidence that the decision was made based on a protected characteristic: Sexual Harassment. Refusal to Provide Services. Unfair Lending Practices. Misrepresenting the Availability of Housing. Refusal to Allow “Reasonable Modifications” Refusing Rental.
Private employers with 100 or more employees and federal contractors meeting certain criteria must complete the EEO-1 report annually. Failure to file an EEO-1 report can result in significant penalties. This may include fines, imprisonment, and termination of contracts for federal contractors.
Q: What Are the Chances of Winning an EEOC Case? A: The EEOC has a very high success rate when it comes to court decisions, reaching favorable outcomes in nearly 96% of all district court cases stemming from EEOC complaints.
Who Has to Prove Discrimination Occurred? The burden of proof ultimately rests with the aggrieved person at all times; however, there is a three- step process utilized by the EEOC and the courts when deciding if discrimination occurred or not.
Evidence takes several forms. It includes your testimony, which is the very first evidence gathered by EEOC. It also includes written materials such as evaluations, notes by your employer, letters, memos, and the like. You will be asked to provide any documents you may have that relate to your case.
Examples of Employment Discrimination Failure to hire. Harassment. Quid pro quo: Conditioning employment or promotion on sexual favors. Hostile Work Environment: Continuous actions and comments based on protected characteristics that create an uncomfortable and hostile workplace.