Job Discrimination and Harassment

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Fact Sheets

Discrimination and Harassment at Work

Read this in: English, Spanish / Español, Hmong / Hmoob, Somali / Soomaali

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

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Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace

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Helpful Websites

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

Immigrants' Rights

Author: ACLU Minnesota

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more about your rights and how to express them.

Go to the website: https://www.aclu-mn.org/issues/immigrants-rights/

Know Your Rights: Worker Rights and Protections

Author: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Find out more about on-the-job rights and protections related to wages, overtime, safety, human rights, and protections for teens and young workers.

Go to the website: Worker Rights and Protections

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.

Go to the website: Your Civil Rights

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

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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Videos

When can you be fired?

Source: Education for Justice

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