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The EEOC handles discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. OSHA covers physical safety violations and whistleblower protection. File with the EEOC within 180—300 days of the discriminatory act.
The Dept. of Labor (Wage & Hour Division) recovers unpaid overtime and minimum wage. The NLRB protects workers fired for organizing or concerted activity. File within 6 months for NLRB.
The Civil Rights Dept (CRD) handles harassment and discrimination. The Labor Commissioner's Office handles wage theft, retaliation, and missed meal breaks. File CRD within 3 years of the act.
The NY Division of Human Rights (DHR) investigates harassment and discrimination. The NY Dept. of Labor handles wage theft and unpaid wages. File DHR within 3 years for most claims.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) handles wage claims, discrimination, and retaliation. File a wage claim within 180 days; file a discrimination complaint within 180 days of the act.
The Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) investigates employment discrimination and harassment. File within 365 days of the alleged violation.
The Illinois Dept. of Human Rights (IDHR) handles harassment and discrimination. The IL Dept. of Labor handles wage theft. File IDHR within 300 days of the act.
The WA Human Rights Commission handles harassment and discrimination. The Dept. of Labor & Industries handles wage theft and workplace safety. File HRC within 6 months.
Covers federally regulated sectors: banks, telecom, airlines, interprovincial transport, and federal Crown corporations. Handles harassment, wage claims, and safety complaints under the Canada Labour Code.
The Ministry of Labour handles employment standards, wage theft, and safety. The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) handles discrimination. File HRTO within 1 year of the last incident.
The CNESST handles psychological harassment, wage theft, workplace safety, and occupational injury claims. File for psychological harassment within 2 years of the last incident.
The BC Human Rights Tribunal (BCHRT) handles harassment and discrimination. The Employment Standards Branch handles wage claims. File BCHRT within 1 year of the last incident.
The Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) handles harassment and discrimination. The Employment Standards office handles wage and hours complaints. File AHRC within 1 year.
The NS Human Rights Commission handles harassment and discrimination. The Labour Standards Division handles wage complaints. File within 12 months of the last incident.
Before filing an Employment Tribunal claim, you must notify Acas for Early Conciliation. This applies to unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes. The Tribunal deadline is 3 months less one day from the act — do not delay.
The HSE investigates serious workplace safety hazards, accidents, and dangerous conditions. For concerns about being forced to work unsafely or whistleblower retaliation, report directly to HSE.
The EHRC enforces the Equality Act 2010. It handles systemic discrimination based on protected characteristics (race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, etc.). For individual cases, use Acas first.
HMRC enforces the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. If you are being paid below minimum wage, had tips withheld, or are subject to illegal deductions, report directly to HMRC.
The Inspection du Travail, administered through DREETS (Directions R—gionales de l'—conomie, de l'Emploi, du Travail et des Solidarit—s), investigates workplace safety violations, harassment, and labor law breaches. Complaints can be filed online or at your regional office. There is no filing fee.
The Conseil de Prud'hommes is France's employment tribunal for individual disputes. It handles wrongful termination, unpaid wages, and contract violations. File within 2 years for wage claims and 1 year for harassment or discrimination.
The D—fenseur des Droits is an independent authority that handles discrimination complaints based on protected characteristics (age, disability, origin, sex, religion, etc.) and whistleblower protection. Referral is free.
The Fair Work Commission handles unfair dismissal, general protections (adverse action), and workplace bullying applications. File an unfair dismissal application within 21 days of dismissal — this deadline is rarely extended.
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigates wage theft, unpaid entitlements, and breaches of the National Employment Standards. Lodge an anonymous tip or a formal complaint online.
The AHRC handles complaints of discrimination and harassment under federal law, including the Sex Discrimination Act, Racial Discrimination Act, and Disability Discrimination Act. File within 2 years of the incident.
Memory fades and employer logs get deleted. If you wait too long, your case can be legally dismissed — and there are no extensions.
(EEOC claims)
(Varies by province & type)
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