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.
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.
Retaliatory actions vary, but may include giving a low performance score, reassigning an employee, spreading rumors, engaging in verbal abuse or unduly scrutinizing work. In all cases, retaliation against employees or applicants is unlawful.
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.
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.
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.
Compare your work, conduct and treatment to that of those outside of your protected class as much as possible. Provide proof that others of similar qualifications have been given better opportunities, projects that are more favorable and superior treatment.