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- Always keep any piece of paper - even if it may not
seem important at the time
- When communicating to your boss or to Human Resources, always
do so via e-mail so as to preserve a paper trail
- In order to document unfairness or discrimination, see if
you can get information about co-workers in writing: even if it's a copy of a schedule or other relevant list that shows your
name with others' information
- When asking other employees to help you, they must put it
in writing and sign and date it
- Keep a log of the steps you have taken to communicate with
your boss, a manager or Human Resources.
- In the log, record dates and outcomes, example: April 12,
spoke to H.R.; by April 25th, still no follow-up from them
- Give H.R. no more than 4 weeks to investigate or respond
to your complaint. If the situation isn't resolved, go to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or
appropraite state agency. In California, it's the DFEH (Department of Fair Employment and Housing).
- If things don't get resolved or are improving within another
month, consult an attorney - don't delay and don't feel as though your situation doesn't warrant this step.
- If at first you don't suceed, try, try again. I contacted
4 attorneys before I found one who was willing to take on UCLA. Don't give up. It's easy to get discouraged at
this point, but don't! You will eventually find a passionalte, excellent attorney.
- You will have to function somewhat as
a paralegal and investigator by gathering evidence and contacting others (co-workers, friends) to plead with them to put any
supporting information they may have in writing. Out of every 5 people you contact, only 1 will be willing to help in
writing. This is very hard, tedious work, but it is worth every step.
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