There are so many instances of discrimination or harassment in the workplace. The EEOC is a federal agency that was created to protect against that. Here is a link to their website and their overview:
Overview:
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered.
The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.
**Remember, document EVERYTHING that happens in your workplace that could be harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. You can record video/audio or just write yourself an email and send it to yourself for record-keeping. Documentation is your most powerful evidence.****