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.
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.
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.
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.
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 can get the CIS on IDHR's website by clicking on "File an Employment Charge of Discrimination." Make sure that you give a complete description of the discrimination. After you complete your CIS, you can submit the form to IDHR by email at IDHR.Intake@illinois.
For all individuals within Illinois the freedom from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, or unfavorable discharge from ...
California law protects individuals from illegal discrimination by employers based on the following: Race, color. Ancestry, national origin. Religion, creed. Age (40 and over) Disability, mental and physical. Sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions) Sexual orientation.