Plaintiff seeks to recover actual, compensatory, liquidated, and punitive damages for discrimination based upon discrimination concerning his disability. Plaintiff submits a request to the court for lost salary and benefits, future lost salary and benefits, and compensatory damages for emotional pain and suffering.
If you have been unlawfully discriminated against at work, you may be able to: speak to the person involved if it is safe to do so. speak to your manager or supervisor about what is happening. consider any policies that your workplace has about discrimination and dealing with a grievance.
For discrimination complaints related to housing, employment, or business establishments, you may contact the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) at 800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY). You may also visit the DFEH page for additional information.
If you receive no response from your employer or feel your complaints are not being taken seriously, you should consider contacting the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or your state fair employment practices agency, which in most cases share joint responsibility for overseeing compliance with ...
You may file an online complaint with the Office of Civil Rights if you feel a healthcare provider or facility discriminated against you (or someone else) unlawfully. In addition, complaints may be sent by email to OCRComplaint@hhs.
Here are some ways you can deal with stigma: Get treatment. You may be reluctant to admit you need treatment. Don't let stigma create self-doubt and shame. Don't isolate yourself. Don't equate yourself with your illness. Join a support group. Get help at school. Speak out against stigma.
Harassment slurs and name-calling. graffiti, images or cartoons showing people with mental health disabilities in a negative light. singling out a person for teasing or jokes related to their mental health disability or addiction.
Take Care of Yourself Practice positive self-talk. If you're getting negative messages about your worth, it helps to focus on your strengths and your core values. Avoid dwelling. It's very hard to shake off discrimination. Practice mindfulness and meditation. Find community. Seek help from a mental health professional.
Report discrimination to local government States and local governments also have anti-discrimination laws. Report discrimination to a local Fair Employment Practices Agency (FEPA). If the discrimination breaks both a state and federal law, the FEPA will also send your complaint to the EEOC.
You have the right to dignity, privacy, and humane care. You also have the right to treatment services that pro- mote your potential to function independently. Treatment must be provided in ways that are least restrictive to you.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) This organization publishes information about mental health and offers resources such as classes and training, mental health programs and events, and a helpline to recommend non-emergency resources and solutions.