If you believe you’ve been unfairly discriminated against because of your religious convictions at your workplace, reach out to our team for an individualized assessment, or you can go straight to filing a claim with the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or Virginia Office of Civil Rights with the VA Attorney General.
Federal Employment Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) oversees the federal employment discrimination process. In order to file a lawsuit against your employer, you have to first file a claim with EEOC and await the investigation process. You can begin the process by filling out the Complaint Form. We can also offer guidance on how to most effectively fill out the form, given your unique circumstances. Check out the EEOC website for a full description of the process.
State Employment Discrimination (VA)
The Virginia Office of Civil Rights (part of the Attorney General’s office) handles claims of workplace discrimination. To file a lawsuit against your employer, you must first file a claim with the OCR and await the investigation process. You can begin the process by filling out the Complaint Form. We can also offer guidance on how to most effectively fill out the form, given your unique circumstances. Check out the OCR website for more information.