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Tips for Youth @ Work

This technical assistance document was issued upon approval of the Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

OLC Control Number

EEOC-NVTA-2004-4

Concise Display Name

Issue Date

09-21-2004

General Topics

Title VII, ADEA

Summary

This document provides brief tips for younger workers about how to report discrimination or harassment, to document potential harassment, and how to treat others in the workplace.

Citation

Title VII, EPA, ADEA, ADA, GINA

Document Applicant

Youth, Employees

Previous Revision

The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.

Be Prepared! Know your rights and responsibilities as an employee or manager.
Report any unfair or harassing treatment.
- If you feel comfortable, tell the person harassing you to stop.
- Report the behavior to your manager or another manager in your company.
- Talk to your parents, teachers, or another adult.
- File a complaint with the EEOC.
If you need a workplace change because of your religious beliefs or disability, ask. Be prepared to provide your employer with enough information about your request so that it can determine how to best help you.
Be sensitive to others and act professionally.
- Treat your co-workers the way you want to be treated.
- Don't assume your behavior is ok just because no one has objected.
- If someone indicates that your behavior is unwanted or objectionable, stop doing it and don't do it again.
- Never assume that friendliness equals sexual interest.
Keep records including witness names, telephone numbers and addresses. Document how you were treated as an employee or how you treated individuals as a manager.
Know the deadlines for reporting discrimination and harassment to the EEOC.
Remember, you cannot legally be punished or fired for reporting job discrimination.

Tips for Youth @ Work

Tips for Youth @ Work

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