Discrimination Lawyer, Workplace Harassment, EEOC Complaints refer to legal professionals and legal processes that address workplace discrimination and harassment. A discrimination lawyer specializes in representing individuals who believe they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
Workplace harassment is any unwelcome conduct that is based on a protected characteristic and creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. It can include verbal, physical, or sexual harassment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing laws that prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against or harassed can file a complaint with the EEOC.