The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation against individuals in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to credit, public accommodations, and education.
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.
Age. Age discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) less favorably because of age. Disability. Genetic Information. Unlawful Workplace Harassment (Harassment) ... National Origin. Pregnancy. Race/Color. Religion.
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.
Here in Nevada chief among the discrimination laws is the law administered by the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, which not only prohibits discrimination on the same bases as federal law, but which also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Simply put, the burden of proof lies with the complainant, who must demonstrate evidence supporting their discrimination claim. This involves presenting facts and sometimes witness testimonies to make a compelling case that the discrimination occurred.
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.