NAACP LOS ANGELES COMPLAINT PROCESS
The NAACP will determine if they can support your claim. All complaints should be filed within 30 days of the act of discrimination ("act of harm") to begin the "informal" counseling ("pre-complaint") process. This is the first step to filing the discrimination complaint and in correlation to the federal government EEOC informal process where a complaint should be filed within 45 days of the act. NAACP Civil Rights / Human Rights / Complaint Process.
Incidents of discrimination are a grim reality, particularly for communities of color. The NAACP's complaint process allows people to act and help advocate for change and greater community accountability.
Reports that are submitted via an email or fax, asking for the witness to fill out a more detailed incident report. Reports will be used to gather statistics, and advocate for discrimination practices. Public safety is a civil and a human right, this information will help the NAACP secure this right for everyone in the United States.
Those who report incidents and seek further assistance will be referred to their NAACP State Conferences and Legal Redress Committees and provided a Resource Guide. The mission is to ensure public safety for all of our communities and to improve the manner in which the United States administers criminal justices.
The NAACP will use this process and other data to advocate for:
The NAACP believes there is a great opportunity presented by the Government Administration and in the Labor and Justice Department to move the nation towards the "Equal Opportunity and Smart on crime" and will ultimately ensure equal level field for all minorities in the community.
Legal Complaint / Assistance the NAACP Los Angeles works as a liaison between legal agencies and services but does not offer any on-site legal services.
If you feel you have been discriminated against and have a complaint regarding the following:
Employment Discrimination
Race
Sex (gender/female discrimination)
SexualOrientationNational Origin (ethnicity discrimination)
Age
Religion
Education
Medical Disability
Veteran's Status
Retaliation Whistle-blowing
Wage and Hour Violations
Consumer Fraud (deceptive and fraudulent practices)
Leasing: auto or equipment (excessive fees, late fees, hidden fees)
Credit card issues (excessive fees, late fees, hidden fees)
Mortgage issues (excessive fees, late fees, hidden fees, foreclosures, discrimination)
Insurance Issues (excessive fees, late fees, hidden fees)
Predatory lending (discrimination against minorities in lending)
Deceptive billing practices (e.g. cell and telephone charges
False and misleading advertising
Defective products
Public Accommodations
Denial or improper treatment (restaurants, hotels, stores, hair cutting, etc.)
Racial profiling
Housing discrimination
Criminal Law
Racial profiling
Unlawful arrest (battery, unreasonable use of force)
The Legal Redress Committee is responsible for: (1) investigating all reported incidents submitted to the Branch; (2) providing assistance to Indianapolis residents seeking relief for discriminatory acts; (3) supervising all litigation in which the Branch has involvement: and (4) keeping the national office and the branch informed on the progress of every case in which the Branch is a litigant.
The Committee does not offer legal advice or legal representation. The Committee serves as a liaison between individuals needing help and organizations offering quality legal services in the Indianapolis community. If you are in need of immediate legal assistance, please contact a local attorney.
California’s Civil Rights Agency
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing is the state agency charged with enforcing California’s civil rights laws. The mission of the DFEH is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, and state-funded programs, and from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) wants you to know that we are continuing to enforce the nation's employment non-discrimination laws while ensuring that all of our activities are consistent with public health guidelines. The EEOC has closed its physical offices to the public and implemented agency-wide expanded telework.
City of Los Angeles
Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department!
Our mission is to maintain and strengthen the city's diversity, equity, and accountability. We are focused on reducing bias and injustices while leveling the playing field through community engagement, equity initiatives, and upward mobility programming.
