What are the legal steps I can take to stop racial or national origin discrimination?
You can file a suit under either Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act or under a State Fair Employment practices law. If you pursue a claim under the Civil Rights Act, you must first file a claim with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). The EEOC may occasionally decide to prosecute your case, but most often will review your case and then issue you a “right to sue” letter which will allow you to bring your case in Federal Court. To file a discrimination lawsuit, you will likely need the help of a lawyer.
