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    In writing a discrimination complaint, you must identify issues and bases clearly.  Issues are the 'acts
    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, denied terms and
    conditions of employment (such as FMLA, OWCP benefits, health insurance, lunch break, etc.), and
    harassment.  (See terms and conditions of employment.)  "Discrimination" or "retaliation" can never
    be the "issue," despite the perfect normal sense of the words.

    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.), Retaliation
    (prior EEO activities including any protest or complaint to your supervisor or providing witness
    statement, etc.), and other.

    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 evidenciary weight.

    See samples of discrimination complaints written in affidavit form:
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