Fair Hiring Resource Center
Educational information and official channels from the EEOC, U.S. Department of Labor, and other agencies.
Under federal law, employers can't discriminate in hiring based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40+), disability, or genetic information. State and local laws may protect more.
These laws apply whether a decision is made by a person, a test, or software. Employers stay responsible for the tools they use.
If you have a disability, you can ask for a reasonable accommodation during the application process, including on online assessments and video interviews.
Employers can't punish you for filing a complaint or taking part in an investigation.
EEOC: Prohibited employment policies & practices
These are signs worth documenting and asking about. They don't automatically mean discrimination occurred.
Start an inquiry online through the EEOC Public Portal, by phone, or in person at a field office.
Charges generally must be filed within 180 calendar days of the discriminatory act, or 300 days if a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Federal employees have different procedures.
If the employer is a federal contractor, you may be able to file a complaint with the Department of Labor's OFCCP.
For unpaid wages, overtime, or minimum wage issues, contact the Wage and Hour Division.
JAN, funded by DOL's Office of Disability Employment Policy, gives free, confidential guidance on workplace accommodations.
The DOJ Immigrant and Employee Rights Section handles certain citizenship, immigration-status, and national-origin discrimination, and document abuse in hiring.
Phone numbers and procedures can change. Confirm on the official websites.