Online: You may file a complaint with OCR using OCR's electronic complaint form at the following website: . Mail or Facsimile: You may mail or send by facsimile information to the address or phone number available at this link.
Talk to someone whom you trust as soon as possible and if appropriate, ask the person to intervene on your behalf if you are not comfortable in handling it alone. Check the policy in the workplace to see if there is a procedure for making a human rights or harassment complaint.
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.
Dealing with discrimination Focus on your strengths. Focusing on your core values, beliefs, and perceived strengths can motivate people to succeed, and may even buffer the negative effects of bias. Seek support systems. Get involved. Help yourself think clearly. Don't dwell. Seek professional help.
FOR ACTS THAT OCCURRED ON OR AFTER 2/15/2024, you must file your complaint within three years of the most recent act of alleged discrimination. If you were terminated, you must file within three years of the date you were first informed you would be terminated.
Dealing with discrimination Focus on your strengths. Focusing on your core values, beliefs, and perceived strengths can motivate people to succeed, and may even buffer the negative effects of bias. Seek support systems. Get involved. Help yourself think clearly. Don't dwell. Seek professional help.
Here are five ways: Celebrate other cultures. Call out bigotry and hate speech. Teach children kindness and how to talk about differences. Act in solidarity — and intervene if it's safe to do so. Support human rights organizations like UNICEF.
If you think you've been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain directly to the person or organisation. use someone else to help you sort it out (called 'mediation' or 'alternative dispute resolution') make a claim in a court or tribunal.
Include the following in your complaint letter: Your name, address and telephone number. The name, address, and telephone number of your attorney or authorized representative, if you are represented. The basis of your complaint. The date(s) that the incident(s) you are reporting as discrimination occurred.
Consider Speaking Up: If you feel safe doing so, consider addressing the behavior directly with your manager. Use ``I'' statements to express how their actions affect you. Report the Behavior: If the discrimination continues, consider reporting it to HR or a higher authority within your organization.