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.
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. Use the EEOC's directory of field offices to find the FEPA near you.
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.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (DE-SOWN-YAY) proudly represents California's 10th Congressional District, which includes much of Contra Costa County and a part of Alameda County.
Discrimination refers to different treatment for similarly situated parties, especially when no legitimate reason appears to exist. For example, an employer who rejects all female applicants and hires the first male applicant with the same qualifications might be discriminating on the basis of gender.
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.
For more information or if you would like to file a complaint please clink on the WSHRC link above or call (800)233-3247 or (360)753-6770.
An employer's use of the term “overqualified” may be a sign of age discrimination. It is unlawful for an employer not to hire an experienced older person based solely on the assumption that they might become bored or dissatisfied and leave the job.
In the main body of the letter you should include the following: State why you are writing this official letter. State who has discriminated against you. Describe examples of how the discrimination was experienced. Date, time, locations of when you have been suffered discrimination.
Proving Age Discrimination Happened to You Show that you are in the protected age class. Prove that you were replaced by a significantly younger person. Prove that a policy was implemented that detrimentally impacted and/or targeted older workers. Prove that younger employees of similar capabilities were treated better.