Equal Employment Opportunity Information
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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.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Federal Protections Against Discrimination Based on National Origin
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Federal laws prohibit discrimination based on a person's national origin, race, gender, color, disability, religion, or familial status. This document explains your rights in more detail.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
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Spanish / Español
Getting Uncle Sam to Enforce Your Civil Rights
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If you believe that you have been discriminated against and want to file a complaint with the Federal Government, this resource describes where and when to file your complaint.
By: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
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Spanish / Español
Gender Discimination
Know Your Rights: Sex Discrimination
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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.
By: Equal Rights Advocates
Sexual Harassment at Work
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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.
By: Equal Rights Advocates
Tradeswomen's Legal Rights
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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.
By: Equal Rights Advocates
In the military? Determine your potential need for legal assistance
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Legal Readiness Checklist
By: American Bar Association Legal Assistance to the Military Program
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