An employee who believes that an employer has discriminated against him due to his citizenship or immigration status, national origin, or any other prohibited practice may file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Employees may also file a complaint if they believe they are victims of document abuse.
Depending on the type of discrimination you suffer, you could also file a charge of discrimination with the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER).
Employees must file discrimination charges with the Office of the Special Counsel on Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices within 180 days following the date the employee believes the discriminatory act took place.
The deadline for filing a lawsuit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission depends on where the discriminatory act occurred. The deadline is 180 days, unless a local or state agency enforces a local or state law that prohibits employment discrimination on the same grounds, in which case the deadline would be 300 calendar days.
If you have been a victim of discrimination, you must contact Conexión Legal immediately to obtain the advice of lawyers in Philadelphia specialists who can analyze your case and provide you with free consultation to obtain the highest compensation.
What do I need to file a complaint for employment discrimination in Philadelphia?
You should keep in mind that the agency does not process discrimination charges through the Internet, so you must file the charge in person or by mail. However, the EEOC's online assessment tool is designed to help you determine whether filing charges with the agency is your best option.
You will be asked for the following information when filing your discrimination charges:
- Name, address and phone number.
- Name, address and phone number of your employer, employment agency or other entity that committed the act of discrimination (and the number of employees).
- Brief description of the discriminatory violation.
- Date of the facts
After this, the agency will send the information to the nearest EEOC office, which will contact you to coordinate an in-person meeting. Provide the information mentioned above if you choose to file the charge by mail, including an explanation of why you believe you have been a victim of discrimination (race, religion, sex, etc.) and sign the filing.
To file discrimination charges in person, locate the nearest EEOC office. Bring any documentation that can help clarify your case, such as emails or performance evaluations that demonstrate harassment.
It will also be helpful if you can provide the names and contact information of other people who are aware of the alleged violation. Additionally, you should attend the meeting with a companion, such as one of our lawyers. If you need an interpreter or any other type of special assistance, inform the office staff in advance.
The United States Department of Justice states that employers should not treat certain individuals differently because of their immigration or citizenship status. United States citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents, asylees and refugees are protected from discrimination based on their citizenship status.
Exceptions include: those permanent residents who do not apply for naturalization within six months of being eligible for it will not enjoy protection from discrimination based on their citizenship status.
Employment discrimination based on citizenship status that is otherwise required to comply with the Law, a regulation, an executive order or a government contract is permitted under the Law.
For all of the above, if you were a victim of discrimination, contempt, humiliation or rejection for any reason, you should contact Conexión Legal immediately by calling 1800 201 1220 or write to us via WhatsApp so that we can provide you with the best free consultation and help you obtain the best possible compensation that the Law guarantees you.
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