Employment Discrimination,
challenged and fought.
Discriminated against because of your race, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin? Federal and state laws protect you. Our AI Legal Nerds help you build a strong case and pursue justice.
Protected Classes Under Federal Law
Race and National Origin
Discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin is prohibited under Title VII.
Gender and Pregnancy
Sex discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, and pay inequity claims under Title VII and the EPA.
Age Discrimination
Workers 40 and older are protected from age-based discrimination under the ADEA.
Disability
The ADA requires reasonable accommodations and prohibits disability-based discrimination.
Religion
Employers must accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs and practices under Title VII.
Pay Equity
Equal pay claims for substantially similar work regardless of gender, race, or other protected class.
The Discrimination Claims Process
Document the discrimination
Record every incident with dates, witnesses, and exact words or actions — as soon as they happen.
Report to HR in writing
Create a paper trail by filing a formal written complaint with your HR department.
File an EEOC charge
File within 180 to 300 days of the discriminatory act — this deadline is strictly enforced.
Receive right to sue
After the EEOC process, receive your right to sue letter and file in federal or state court.
Act before deadlines expire
EEOC charges must be filed within 180 to 300 days of the discriminatory act. Do not wait.