Discrimination Based on Race, Gender or Sexual Orientation

Know Your Rights

• Equal Employment Opportunity Information

  Equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws prohibit specific types of job discrimination in certain workplaces. This web site contains information about (1) federal laws relating to: Age Discrimination, Disability, Ethnic/National Origin, Color, Race, Religion, and Sex; (2) Federal Financial Assistance Programs, (3) Veterans, and (4) Immigration. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Labor

• Federal Protections Against Discrimination Based on National Origin

  This document explains federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on a person's national origin, race, gender, color, disability, religion, or familial status. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Justice

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  Spanish / Español

• Getting Uncle Sam to Enforce Your Civil Rights

  This resource describes where and when to file your complaint if you believe that you have been discriminated against and want to file a complaint with the Federal Government. Content Detail

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  U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

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  Spanish / Español

• Know Your Rights: Sex Discrimination

  Equal Rights Advocates provides straightforward, nuts-and-bolts information on women’s rights and remedies. This resource describes your rights and remedies when you are treated differently at work because of your gender. Content Detail

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  Equal Rights Advocates

• Sexual Harassment at Work

  Equal Rights Advocates provides straightforward, nuts-and-bolts information on women’s rights and remedies. This resource describes your rights and remedies when facing sexual harassment at work. Content Detail

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  Equal Rights Advocates

• Tradeswomen's Legal Rights

  Equal Rights Advocates provides straightforward, nuts-and-bolts information on women’s rights and remedies. This resource describes your rights and remedies when facing gender discrimination in a trade profession. Content Detail

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  Equal Rights Advocates

• How to File a Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties PDF

  This website provides instructions on filing a discrimination complaint with The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

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  Spanish / Español

• In the military? Determine your potential need for legal assistance

  Legal Readiness Checklist Content Detail

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  American Bar Association Legal Assistance to the Military Program