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United States

Federal information, a state directory, and local resources where supplied and reviewed.

Not all unfair or hurtful workplace behaviour fits the same legal category. If conduct is connected to a protected characteristic, or follows a complaint you made, there may be additional rights and deadlines. Consider getting local advice.

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Federal information

EEOC and state/local fair-employment agencies

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Information on filing a charge of discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, with deadlines by state.

EEOCReviewed 2026-08-15
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Protected-basis harassment and retaliation information

OSHA: Worker Complaints and Retaliation

How to file a safety complaint or a whistleblower retaliation complaint.

OSHA / U.S. Department of LaborReviewed 2026-08-15
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State directory

Each state has its own agencies and filing deadlines, which can be shorter than federal deadlines. More states are being added.

Fair employment and discrimination

Civil Rights Department: File a complaint

How to file a complaint of employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in California.

California Civil Rights Department (CRD)Reviewed 2026-08-31
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Workplace safety and health

Cal/OSHA: Workplace Violence Prevention

Guidance and resources on preventing workplace violence, including how to report violent incidents.

Cal/OSHA (Department of Industrial Relations)Reviewed 2026-08-31
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Wages and employment standards

Labor Commissioner's Office: File a wage claim

How to file a wage claim to recover unpaid wages in California.

California Labor Commissioner's OfficeReviewed 2026-08-31
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