Wronged employees have three ways of proving their employers intended to discriminate: circumstantial evidence, direct evidence, and pattern and practice. Circumstantial evidence is evidence that proves a fact by inference, as opposed to direct evidence which directly proves a fact.
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.
You need to document it every time it happens and make notes of the contents of the unfair treatment, what was it specifically that was done or not done, date, time occurred and time finished, with any witnesses names and contact information.
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.
If you are being treated unfairly in the workplace, there are a number of steps you can take in order to protect your rights: Document The Unfair Treatment. Report The Unfair Treatment. Stay Away From Social Media. Take Care Of Yourself. Contact An Experienced Lawyer.
Complaint Process Gather Information. Gather information you will need to file your complaint. How to File. Call 1-866-487-9243, or for general questions reach out to us online. We Work with You. We will work with you to answer your questions and determine whether an investigation is the best course of action.
The answer depends on your claims and willingness to pursue litigation. If your claims are strong and you are invested in the litigation process, it can be very “worth it” to feel you are standing up for accountability, getting compensation for your injuries, and incentivizing the company to change its ways.