Complaint Discrimination File For Unemployment In Oakland
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To start your claim, you must first file “charges” with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the California Department of Fair Employment & Housing (DFEH) and obtain “right to sue” letters. This process is called “administrative exhaustion”.
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.
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.
E) Discrimination in housing – When seeking an apartment for rent, the landlord tells you that “no children are allowed” (discrimination based on family status) or they won't rent to people under 25 years (age discrimination) because “they're too noisy and won't look after the place”.
Call 1-866-487-9243, or for general questions reach out to us online.
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.
If HR is aware that you have filed charges with the EEOC, they are obligated to inform your boss. Keep in mind that HR is in a difficult position. They are to advocate for the employees, but they work for the company!
Under federal law, it is illegal for an employer, or prospective employer, to discriminate against you in the workplace based on your having filed a grievance to the EEOC. It is considered retaliation, is a separate violation of the law, and can lead to a successful lawsuit all by itself.
