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Filing a Discrimination Complaint
Under Federal, State and some local laws, it is illegal to discriminate against an individual for their: 鈥� Ethnicity 鈥� Skin color, or related facial features 鈥� Country of origin 鈥� Age 鈥� Sex 鈥� Religious beliefs 鈥� Political...
Read More ›The Civil Rights Act of 1866
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 granted citizenship and the same rights enjoyed by White citizens to all male citizens in the United States 鈥渨ithout distinction of race or color or previous condition of slavery or involuntary servitude.鈥� This...
Read More ›The First Amendment
The right to free speech is the political right of an individual to express and communicate his or her opinions or views without fear of persecution. The First Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, grants individuals this right. It is...
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Filing a Discrimination Complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and...
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a government agency that oversees home mortgage lending practices. This department鈥檚 main objective is to make ensure that all citizens have access to affordable...
Read More ›New York Civil Service Disqualifications
Those who wish to join the ranks of civil service must first take and pass a civil service examination. Applicants who wish to become a fireman, police officer, sanitation worker, or any other public service job must prove they are qualified by...
Read More ›Sexual Harassment in the Manufacturing Industry
Sexual harassment occurs when an individual is discriminated against based on his or her gender. Usually, perpetrators of sexual harassment are in a position of power, victimizing a subordinate or a colleague. Women, who comprise about one third...
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