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EEOC
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Facts
on Discrimination
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Filing
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If
you believe you have been discriminated against by an employee,
labor union or employment agency when applying for a job or
while on the job because of your race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, age or disability, or believe that you have
been discriminated against because of opposing a prohibited
practice or participating in an equal employment opportunity
matter, you may file a charge of discrimination with the City
of Sarasota.
Charges may be filed in person, by mail or by telephone by
contacting the Department of Human Resources. To avoid delay,
call or write
beforehand if you need special assistance, such as an interpreter,
to file a charge.
There are strict time frames in which charges of employment
discrimination must be filed to preserve the ability of the
City of Sarasota to act.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) - charges
must be filed with EEOC within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory
act. However, in states or localities where there is an anti-discrimination
law and an agency authorized to grant or seek relief, a charge
must be presented to that state or local agency. Furthermore,
in such jurisdictions, you may file charges with EEOC within
300 days of the discriminatory act, or 30 days after receiving
notice that the state or local agency has terminated its processing
of the charge, whichever is earlier. It is best to contact
EEOC
promptly when discrimination is suspected. When charges or
complaints are filed beyond these time frames, you may not
be able to obtain
any remedy.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - The time requirements
for filing a charge are the same as those for Title VII charges.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) - The time
requirements for filing a charge are the same as those for
Title VII and the ADA.
Equal Pay Act (EPA) - Individuals are not required to
file an EPA charge with EEOC before filing a private lawsuit
. However, charges may be filed with EEOC and some cases of
wage
discrimination also may be violations of Title VII. If an EPA
charge is filed with EEOC, the procedure for filing is the
same
as for charges brought under Title VII. However, the time limits
for filing in court are different under the EPA, thus, it is
advisable to file a charge as soon as you become aware the
EPA
may have been violated.
For more detailed information regarding the above acts, please
contact the EEOC office nearest you.
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