Straight Talk on Harassment from EEOC

EEOC Regional Attorney, Robert Canino, tells young people what they can do if they are harassed on the job.

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[withluvefromcali]

3. They have send me to a seminar for which they payed the fee but a week later they made me sign a contract stating that if for any reason I no longer work there then I have to pay the full fee of the seminar? is it illegal to make somone sign a contract after they attend the conference?

[eeocdallas]

For these kinds of specific situations, please contact your nearest EEOC office.

[withluvefromcali]

If I complain to the EEOC will it effect my future employment? will it show in my record and the company would hesitate to hire me?

[eeocdallas]

The fact that you made a discrimination complaint cannot be used against you when employment decisions are being made, such as in hiring. The employer should keep a record of your complaint, because it has a responsibility to address the issues you raise, but the complaint should not be used as a basis for non-selection.

[eeocdallas]

@AmericanPowerBase

Thank you for the comments. I can't tell you definitively by reading your comment whether you were discriminated against or not, but I can say this: employees are protected from discrimination by race - any race. The law also protects employees who are forty years of age or over. If you would like to discuss your issues further, I suggest contacting us at 800-669-4000. You can speak with an investigator and decide if you wish to file a formal charge with our agency.

[XDATRS]

hi, i was Discriminated at work from my supervisor, boss and GM(did not care or listen to me. Gm said that he\she was to busy for me never listen, told gm at least three times ignored me.) have voicemail recorded, fake newspaper article about me being a thief and witnesses about them using the n word and s( i.e. s towards hispanics or mexicans) word Do I have A strong Case

[eeocdallas]

An employer can sue a former employee for legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons. Our investigation would need to prove that the reasons articulated for the suit are as you described them: pretext to cover up the illegal retaliation.

[pinoyspyder]

ones you tell them to stop and they continue it's an eeoc but then you will need documentation and proof a diary would work but needs time and date. witness would really be great. if you can take leave to think about this and reseach it's kinda hard but hey it's worth it.

[eeocdallas]

The law doesn't say what that number is. It says only that the incidents have to create a hostile and intimidating work environment. This is really a case-by-case assessment. So unfortunately, I can't give you a definitive answer. However, if something has happened to you, please call 1.800.669.4000, or go to your nearest EEOC office, so you can discuss your specific situation with a trained EEOC staff member.

[oblivionwindow]

Bravo!Let more people know who you are. Most people do not use the EEOC , DOL etc.,.I know of serious discrimination that is popping up all over the web about the company noted above ( Kodak). Race, faith based discrimination,gender , age, weight, color, disability claims and lawsuits seem to be much more than the average Russell 2000 company. It appears Kodak has serious Human Resources and Management problems. People being subjected to these terrible management methods need protection.