Category: Discrimination FAQ

Should I File My Employment Discrimination Complaint With The EEOC Or The DFEH? If you are being discriminated against at your job based on your race, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected classification, you can exercise your legal rights by filing an administrative complaint against your employer. But deciding whether to file your complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

What Should I Say To My Employer When Requesting An Accommodation For My Disability? The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protect you from disability discrimination on the job. These laws also require your employer to make reasonable accommodations—adjustments or modifications that allow you to perform the basic...

What Are Signs That I May Be Being Discriminated Against At Work? No one likes to work with disagreeable co-workers or for a boss who mistreats them. It can be worse if the mistreatment is caused by age, sex, race, or another type of discrimination prohibited under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) or federal anti-discrimination laws....

What Steps Should I Take If I Suspect I Am Being Discriminated Against At Work? Employment discrimination can take many forms, and the discriminatory actions against you could be subtle. You might not be sure if you are being discriminated against based on an illegal classification like sex, race, and age, or being mistreated because your supervisor is...