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of harm' you suffered as result of the decision makers discriminatory or retaliatory intent or animus. Issues are: termination, suspension, warning, denied accommodation, denied sick leave, denied annual leave, denied promotion, denied bonus, denied hire, harassment, and denied terms and conditions of employment (such as FMLA, OWCP benefits, health insurance, lunch break, etc.). (See terms and conditions of employment.) "Discrimination" or "retaliation" can never be the "issue," despite the perfect normal sense of the word. You cannot be discriminated or retaliated against without the act of harm you suffered. Bases are the protected classes identified in the anti-discrimination laws such as African-American, Caucasian, Black, White, Color (dark brown, light brown, etc.), Age 40 or older, Sex (male or female), National Origin (Korea, Russia, Kenya, etc.), Ancestry (Korean, Russian, African, etc.), Disability (back injury, asthma, PTSD, depression, etc.), Religion (Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, etc.), and Retaliation (prior EEO activities including any protest or complaint regarding discrimination to your supervisor or providing witness statement, etc.). Since the complaint must be reported within 45 days of occurrence (for federal employment discrimination), it is very important that each allegations must be dated. It is best to write your complaint in an affidavit form (with 'verification' or 'declaration' at the end) for clarification and evidentiary weight. See samples of discrimination complaints written in an affidavit form: |
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