Equal Employment Opportunity Information
(Separate Website)
Equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws prohibit specific types of job discrimination in certain workplaces. This web site contains information about (1) federal laws relating to: Age Discrimination, Disability, Ethnic/National Origin, Color, Race, Religion, and Sex; (2) Federal Financial Assistance Programs, (3) Veterans, and (4) Immigration.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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Filing a Charge
(Separate Website)
If you believe you have been discriminated against by an employer, 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
By: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Alaska Office of the Ombudsman Complaint Dept.
(Separate Website)
This site has an explanation of how the Ombudsman's Office works and contains links that enable you to understand the process. This site also provides a link to the complaint form.
By: State of Alaska
Alaska State Commission for Human Rights
(Separate Website)
If you believe you have experienced discrimination, you may contact the Alaska Human Rights Commission. The Commission staff will advise you of your rights under Alaska Human Rights Law and when appropriate, assist you in filing a complaint.
By: State of Alaska
CHAPTER 43--EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
(Separate Website)
Need to know your reemployment rights as a veteran? Here you can read the full text of the Veterans' employment and reemployment rights act.
By: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Serv.
Compliance Assistance
(Separate Website)
If you are having a problem with wages, health benefits, retirement security, employment rights, safety, and health, this agency has many answers to your questions and links to resources to assist you.
By: U.S. Dept. of Labor/Office of Compliance Assistance Policy
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Spanish / Español
Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination (Questions and Answers)
(Separate Website)
This web page lists frequently asked questions and answers about federal laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against their employees and applicants for their jobs.
By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Find It! By Topic....Youth & Labor
(Separate Website)
This page has several links to various different topics under Youth & Labor. Topics include job safety, placement assistance programs, hazardous jobs, resources for parents of young workers, safety, state labor laws and much, much more.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
General Mental Health Information Useful Sites
(Separate Website)
This site has links to many Alaskan and National resources for mental health. By scrolling down you will find links to legislation and laws, resources for Elders, and women's issues as well as information on many support groups.
By: Mental Health Association of Alaska
Getting Uncle Sam to Protect Your Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
There are many federal laws against discrimination. They were passed to protect people who, because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, are denied their rights. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and want to file a complaint with the federal government, this web site will provide some basic information.
By: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
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