Proving workplace discrimination in California can be one of the most difficult steps in a successful discrimination case. It can also be complex, confusing and frustrating.
If you've experienced unlawful discrimination, you can complain to the person or organisation who's discriminated against you. You can also make a discrimination claim in the civil courts. Read this page to find out what you should do before you take action about unlawful discrimination.
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 may submit your completed Discrimination Complaint to the OEO by mail, fax, or email. By Mail: Office of Equal Opportunity. P. O. Box 6123. Mail Drop 1119. Phoenix, AZ 85005-6123. By Fax: (602) 364-3982. By Email: Office of Equal Opportunity. officeofequalopportunity@azdes.
You may submit your completed Discrimination Complaint to the OEO by mail, fax, or email. By Mail: Office of Equal Opportunity. P. O. Box 6123. Mail Drop 1119. Phoenix, AZ 85005-6123. By Fax: (602) 364-3982. By Email: Office of Equal Opportunity. officeofequalopportunity@azdes.
Some common signs of employment discrimination include the following: Unequal treatment. Offensive comments or jokes. Exclusion and isolation. Retaliation for reporting discrimination. Disparate impact. Lack of diversity. Inconsistent application of policies. Harassment.
You'll want to address the person by name, include the date at the top of the letter, and your name, address, and phone number at the bottom. After the salutation, state the following: A description of the events or incidents you believed to be discriminatory, and when they occurred.
Keep a Written Record: The first step in documenting employment discrimination is to keep a written record of every incident that occurs. Your records should include dates, times, locations, who was involved, who witnessed it, and details of what exactly happened.
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.