U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division/Employment Litigation Section
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Phone (202) 514-3831
Fax (202) 514-1105
TDD (800) 578-5404
Website: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/activity.html#emp
The Employment Litigation Section of the U.S. Department of Justice addresses charges against state and local government employers, and enforces the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and other federal laws prohibiting employment practices that discriminate on the grounds of race, sex, religion, ornational origin.
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division/Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Phone (202) 616-5594
Fax (202) 616-5509
TDD (202) 616-5525
Toll Free (800) 237-2515
Website: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/activity.html#osc
The Office of Special Council for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) of the U.S. Department of Justice provides assistance in three major areas: (1) protecting U.S. citizens and legal immigrants from employment discrimination based upon national origin and/or citizenship status, unfair documentary practices, or retaliation; (2) prevention of unlawful discrimination through outreach, and (3) providing advice and counsel on policy issues affecting the civil rights of U.S. citizens and immigrants.
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment Standards Administration/Wage and Hour Division
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
Phone (800) 487-9243
Website: www.dol.gov/esa
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor administers the wage, hour, and child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as several other programs covering prevailing wages for government contracts and farm labor, family and medical leave, immigration, and polygraph testing. If you believe your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have been violated or that you have been the victim of discriminated in regard to your pay or back wages, the Division will attempt to resolve your complaint administratively by contacting your employer. If these efforts fail, it may attempt to litigate on your behalf, depending upon the facts and circumstances of your complaint.
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment Standards Administration/Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
Phone 866-4-USA-DOL
TTY (877) 889-5627
Website: www.dol.gov/esa
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs administers provisions that prohibit discrimination by federal contractors and subcontractors and require them to take affirmative action to ensure that all individuals have an equal opportunity for employment, without regard to race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran. The programs apply to certain contractors and subcontractors holding federal or federally-assisted contracts.
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment Standards Administration/Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
Phone (800) 321-6742
TTY (877) 889-5627
Website: www.osha.gov
OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. OSHA and its state partners have approximately 2,100 inspectors, plus complaint discrimination investigators, engineers, physicians, educators, standards writers, and other technical and support personnel spread over more than 200 offices throughout the country. This staff establishes protective standards, enforces those standards, and reaches out to employers and employees through technical assistance and consultation programs.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
1801 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20507
Phone (202) 663-4900
Toll Free (800) 669-4000
TTY (800) 669-6820
Website: www.eeoc.gov
The mission of the EEOC is to promote equal opportunity in employment through administrative and judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws and through education and technical assistance. It is responsible for receiving and investigating charges of discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.
Appleseed Foundation
727 15th Street, NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 347-7960
Fax: (202) 347-7961
Website: www.appleseeds.net
The Appleseed Foundation’s mission is to effect and enable constructive systemic change leading to a more just, equitable, and sustainable society. It focuses primarily on immigration, health care, education, and employment discrimination. To carry out this purpose, Appleseed is building a national network of locally-based law centers, known as Appleseed Centers.
Employment Law Center
600 Harrison Street, Suite 120
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 864-8848
Fax: (415) 864-8199
Website: www.employmentlawcenter.org
The Employment Law Center works on the national, state, and local levels to ensure that equal opportunity in employment can be honored as a civil right, fundamental to a just society. In seeking remedies, the center utilizes an array of strategies including litigation, advice, counseling, community education, and advocacy before governmental forums.
Equal Rights Advocates
1663 Mission Street, Suite 250
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone (415) 621-0672
Fax: (415) 621-6744
Website: www.equalrights.org
The Equal Rights Advocates handle cases involving women’s rights in the workplace. They primarily deal with sexual harassment, sex discrimination, affirmative action, and welfare.
Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Employment Discrimination Project
1401 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 662-8600
Fax: (202) 783-0857
Website: www.lawyerscomm.org
The Employment Discrimination Project challenges all forms of racial, national origin, and sexual discrimination in the workplace, both private and governmental, including discrimination by federal, state, and local agencies.
National Employment Law Project
55 John Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 285-3025
Fax: (212) 285-3044
Email: help@nelp.org
Website: www.nelp.org
The National Employment Law Project primarily deals with policy issues related to welfare and employment discrimination.
