The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has seen an increase among workers claiming discrimination based upon religion, national origin or disability.
According to a press release issued by the EEOC, 93,277 discrimination claims were filed with the EEOC in 2009, resulting in $376 million in recovery for the victims. Majority of the claims were based upon race, religion and retaliation, with national origin and disability claims increasing over the years.
Statistically, over the years, discrimination claims based upon national origin and disability have increased. Majority of those claiming national origin discrimination are Asian or Hispanic – a growing segment of the workforce populace.
As for disability, since the government expanded the definition of “disability” under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals suffering from epilepsy, diabetes and other treatable conditions may effectively claim on-the-job discrimination if their employer fails to provide reasonable accommodation for their condition, disability.
If you might have a discrimination claim, you must file your grievance with the EEOC within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.
Source: The New York Times, EEOC
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A visual history of EEOC charges filed by type of alleged discrimination for the years 1997 through 2009 can be found here: bit.ly/56WmtL
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