What is college retaliation?

Overview. Retaliatory acts, which may include giving students failing grades, preventing students from participating in school activities, and threatening expulsion against any individual who exercises his or her rights under Title IX, are considered to be discrimination and are unlawful.

Is retaliation considered discrimination?

Retaliation is the most frequently alleged basis of discrimination in the federal sector and the most common discrimination finding in federal sector cases. The EEO laws prohibit punishing job applicants or employees for asserting their rights to be free from employment discrimination including harassment.

What are some examples of discrimination today?

Types of Discrimination

Age Discrimination.
Disability Discrimination.
Sexual Orientation.
Status as a Parent.
Religious Discrimination.
National Origin.
Pregnancy.
Sexual Harassment.

Is there retaliation for filing a discrimination claim?

Retaliation for filing discrimination claims or making discrimination complaints is prohibited by the same laws which prohibit discrimination itself. Complaints of retaliation are processed by the same state agencies following the same process as the underlying discrimination claim.

Is it true that retaliation is the most common issue?

Over the past decade, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reported that retaliation is the most common issue alleged by federal employees and the most common discrimination finding in federal sector cases.

How long does it take to file a discrimination complaint?

You also will be asked which of the kinds of discrimination forms the basis for your complaint. You will need to provide a description of the conduct that you believe is discriminatory. By law, complaints of discrimination must ordinarily be filed within 180 days of the last act of discrimination.

Can a complaint be retaliated against by an OCR?

OCR also has the authority to investigate complaints claiming a covered entity: retaliated for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege protected by the laws enforced by OCR; retaliated because someone made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an OCR matter; and.