How to file complaint of discrimination in employment under federal government contracts?

Complete the “Complaint of Discrimination in Employment Under Federal Government Contracts” form and submit it by: filing the complaint form electronically with the appropriate OFCCP Regional Office; or mailing or faxing the complaint form to the appropriate OFCCP Regional Office; or

Is it illegal for an employer to discriminate against a new employee?

It is also illegal for an employer to recruit new employees in a way that discriminates against them because of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

What happens if you file a complaint against your employer?

It also may seek penalties from your employer for violation of the law. In addition, employers who intentionally violated the law may be brought up on criminal charges and could face criminal fines and imprisonment. The DOL may file a lawsuit against your employer on your behalf. If it doesn’t, you have the right to file a private civil suit. [5]

Is it illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee?

Employers must not retaliate against an individual for “opposing” a perceived unlawful EEO practice. This means that an employer must not punish an applicant or employee for communicating opposition to a perceived EEO violation. For example, it is unlawful to retaliate against an applicant or employee for:

Are there limits to what an employer can say about former employees?

Are there limits to what an employer can say about you? There are no federal laws restricting what information an employer can – or cannot – disclose about former employees.

Is it against the law to harass an employee?

Harassment It is illegal to harass an employee because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

What makes it illegal for an employer to make an employment decision?

Terms & Conditions Of Employment The law makes it illegal for an employer to make any employment decision because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.