Did you know that federal laws (and in many cases state and local laws, too) prohibit harassment in the workplace? Harassment is a form of illegal workplace discrimination under Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws. And certain federal, state, or local agencies, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will investigate claims of harassment. Yet not all conduct meets the definition of illegal harassment. And under the current federal administration, some harassment claims, particularly those based on LGBTQIA+ status are not being processed correctly, meaning that a worker may have more success reporting the harassment to a state or local agency.

As we wrap up Pride Month, join Pride in Exile for an informative meeting with former EEOC officials and staff. We will discuss what constitutes illegal harassment and share some common examples. We will also provide advice on how to talk to your employer and document harassing conduct for legal purposes. Finally, we will answer frequently asked questions about the current state of federal protections and how workers can best protect themselves and preserve their legal rights.

If you wish to maintain anonymity during this meeting, feel free to keep your camera off, change your Zoom name prior to entering the event, and/or register under a different identifying account.

After you register and prior to the event, you’ll receive a zoom link that is password protected to enter the event.