EEOC Workplace Discrimination Guidance: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how workers in professional gaming organizations can seek protection and file formal charges if their rights are violated.
This guidance provides information on your rights and protections against discrimination within professional gaming organizations and teams.
Who it's for
This guidance is specifically intended for individuals working within the professional gaming industry. This includes anyone who is part of a professional gaming organization or a gaming team.
What you get
If you find that your rights have been violated in a professional setting, this framework provides a pathway for recourse. Specifically, the process requires filing a formal charge if you have experienced workplace harassment or other forms of discrimination. This mechanism is designed to ensure that those working in the esports landscape have a way to address unfair treatment through a formal legal process.
What it costs you
There is no cost mentioned for accessing this guidance or the information provided by the agency.
The catch to know
The most important thing to understand is that your employment status matters. You should not assume that having an independent contractor status exempts you from all legal protections. It is vital to understand how your specific contract and role within a team affect your ability to seek protection.
How to apply
- Research the specific protections available to you within your organization.
- Identify if the treatment you have received constitutes workplace harassment or discrimination.
- Prepare the necessary documentation to support a formal claim.
- File a formal charge to initiate the process if your rights have been violated.
- Visit the official portal for more details: https://www.eeoc.gov/