DOJ Civil Rights Division

Discrimination & Civil Rights · Connecticut · Free

Report hate crimes, religious discrimination, and civil rights violations including against LGBTQ+ people. For LGBTQ+ workers fired, harassed, or denied promotion for their identity, expression, or relationships. Keep written records: dates, what was said, who witnessed it. Save texts, emails, voicemails. Title VII covers sexual orientation and gender identity in employment per Bostock — that includes hiring, firing, harassment, and pay. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Connecticut residents and the people...

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