If you feel you have been a victim of discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status, you may want to discuss the legal avenues available. Contact Student Legal Services, a private attorney or one of the following sources:
Institutional Equity and Compliance
UNL Campus
128 Canfield Building 68588-0437
(402) 472-3417
Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission
1526 K Street, Suite 310
Lincoln, NE 68508-2709
Telephone: (402) 471-2024
Toll Free: (800) 642-6112
Fax: (402) 471-4059
Investigates charges of alleged discrimination
Federal Equal Opportunity Commission
Gateway Tower II
400 State Ave., Suite 905
Kansas City, KS 66101
1-800-669-4000
Lincoln Commission on Human Rights
lchr@lincoln.ne.gov
555 S 10th St, Ste 304
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402) 441-7624
Fax: (402) 441-6937
It is a good idea to keep a private record of the dates and events that form the basis of your charge and the names of the people involved, whether they are perpetrators or witnesses. This record will help you explain to the attorney exactly what has been going on and may be very useful if a court action results.
Do not delay in seeking legal advice. In some instances discrimination complaints must be filed within 180 days of the discriminatory act.