Protection laws for workers and information on the right to equal employment opportunity.

If you believe you have been discriminated against at work or denied an opportunity at
work for reasons that are prohibited by law, you may file a complaint with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). 

The EEOC is the government agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on race or color, national origin, sex, age (over 40), religion, disability, or genetic data.

When to file a complaint File your complaint with the EEOC within 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination. To learn more about the exceptions to this rule, read the section “Deadline
for Contacting an EEOC Counselor.”

Most common types of discrimination

• Sexual Harassment: These are cases in which a hostile or offensive environment exists
  because an individual is sexually intimidated or harassed by other employees or the
  employer.
• Discrimination based on race or color. The law prohibits denial of an employment
  opportunity on the basis of race or color.
• Sex discrimination. Denying any employee or applicant an opportunity in the workplace
  because of his or her sex is prohibited.
• Pregnancy discrimination. The law prohibits discrimination against women because of pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions.
• Ageism. The law protects people over 40 who have been discriminated against because
  of their age.
• Disability discrimination. Discrimination against persons with disabilities in job application
  procedures, hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, job training, and other terms,
  conditions, and privileges of employment is prohibited.
  If the company you work for is small, certain discrimination laws may not apply to you.
• For example:
• Law Against Age Discrimination (Over 40) in Employment: Not required for businesses
  with fewer than 20 employees
  Citizens with Disabilities Act – Waived for businesses with fewer than 15 employees
  Civil Rights Act – not required for businesses with fewer than 15 employees
  Law against discrimination due to pregnancy: it is not required for companies with less
  than 15 employees

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