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    Discrimination complaint

    You have the right to fair treatment in CareerForce programs and services. You cannot be discriminated against or treated differently because of your:

    • Race
    • Color
    • Religion
    • National origin (including limited English proficiency)
    • Disability
    • Age
    • Sex (including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions)
    • Sexual orientation
    • Creed
    • Status with regard to public assistance
    • Political affiliation or belief
    • Citizenship status (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program participants only)
    • Participation in any WIOA Title1 financially assisted program or activity

    What to do

    If you think you are a victim of discrimination, make sure to write down:

    • What happened to you if you think it was unfair
    • The date or dates when the unfair treatment happened
    • The names of people that were there
    • What the people said

    How to file a complaint of discrimination

    • Complete a complaint form
    • Contact the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) at DEED.ODEO@state.mn.us or call 651-259-7094

    Do not wait!

    You have one year after the discrimination happened to file a complaint.

    Right to Fair Treatment brochure

    The Right to Fair Treatment brochure is available in 12 languages on the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development website.

    Do you have a complaint about the services you received?

    OR

     

    Do you have a complaint about an employer?

    OR