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   Equal Employment Opportunity Information (Separate Website)
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 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
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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   Getting Uncle Sam to Enforce Your Civil Rights (Separate Website)
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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   Know Your Rights: Sex Discrimination (Separate Website)
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 (Separate Website)
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 (Separate Website)
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 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Legal Readiness Checklist
By: American Bar Association Legal Assistance to the Military Program
  
   
 
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