Job Discrimination and Harassment

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Fact Sheets

Discrimination and Harassment at Work

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When Can I Be Fired? “At-Will Employment”

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Sexual Harassment: Information for Youth

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EEOC: Filing a Discrimination Charge

Author: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces laws and investigates claims about discrimination at work. Learn more about filing a charge of discrimination.

Go to the website: Filing a charge of discrimination with the EEOC

Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Author: Minnesota Department of Human Rights

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights enforces the Minnesota Human Rights Act, which is a state law prohibiting discrimination in Minnesota. Every person in Minnesota is protected by the Human Rights Act. You can learn about your rights and file a complaint at their website.

Go to the website: Minnesota Department of Human Rights

What is illegal discrimination in Minnesota?

Author: Minnesota Department of Human Rights

The Minnesota Human Rights Act is the state's civil rights law that prohibits discrimination in business, credit, education, employment, housing, public accommodations, and public services. Not every unfair act in an area is illegal. Learn more about the prohibited practices and examples of what could be illegal discrimination from this link.

Go to the website: What is protected - Minnesota Human Rights Act

What discrimination is illegal in Minnesota? Understanding the Minnesota Human Rights Act

Author: Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Discrimination can happen for different reasons, called "classes" like race or religion, and in different "areas" like employment or housing. This chart shows what "classes" are protected in what "areas" under Minnesota law. This will help you understand if what happened to you might be discrimination.

Go to the website: Who is protected under the Minnesota Human Rights Act

Information for employers for avoiding discrimination in I-9 and E-verify process

Author: Immigrant and Employee Rights Section of Department of Justice

Fact sheet for employers explaining acceptable documents for I-9 and E-verify to avoid discrimination based on citizenship, national origin, or immigration status in the hiring process as well as agency contact information for consultations.

Go to the website: How employers can avoid discrimination in the I-9 and E-verify processes

Protecting your right to work for immigrants

Author: Immigrant and Employee Rights Section of Department of Justice

Information about illegal employment discrimination based on citizenship, national origin, or immigration status and what to do if you think you've been discriminated against.

Go to the website: Protecting your right to work

Federal Court Pro Se Information

Author: Minnesota Federal District Court

Pro Se guide for people with cases in Federal Court

Go to the website: Pro Se Information - Minnesota Federal District Court

Pregnancy Discrimination - rights and information

Author: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Information about what pregnancy discrimination is, laws, rights and remedies.

Go to the website: Pregnancy Discrimination - EEOC

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