However, discrimination is a state of mind and, therefore, notoriously hard to prove. Sophisticated employers are well aware that discrimination is illegal. Thus, most cases are established through circumstantial evidence.
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.
Take your problem to the school district in writing and sign and date your letter within 6 months of the bullying incident. If the bullying is discriminatory, you can file a complaint with the district. This is called a Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) and/or file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights.
Direct evidence often involves a statement from a decision-maker that expresses a discriminatory motive. Direct evidence can also include express or admitted classifications, in which a recipient explicitly distributes benefits or burdens based on race, color, or national origin.
Direct evidence often involves a statement from a decision-maker that expresses a discriminatory motive. Direct evidence can also include express or admitted classifications, in which a recipient explicitly distributes benefits or burdens based on race, color, or national origin.
Share your concerns about the unfair punishment and express how it has affected your child. Be calm and factual in your communication. Request a Meeting: If you feel it's necessary, request a meeting with school officials to discuss the situation in more detail.
For example, if a student is not allowed to go to a school because of his or her race, the school is discriminating against that student. Sometimes even governments have discriminated against whole groups of citizens.