Anita Kelley Law represents employees in discrimination matters and in charges before the EEOC and New Mexico Human Rights Bureau. The firm’s published practice areas include race, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, disability, and sexual-orientation discrimination.

Employment decisions that may require review

• Hiring, firing, layoff, discipline, promotion, or job assignment
• Pay, benefits, training, classification, or other terms of work
• Harassment or a hostile work environment tied to a protected characteristic
• Denial of a reasonable disability, pregnancy, or religious accommodation
• Retaliation after opposing discrimination or participating in a complaint process

The facts are compared, not assumed

A discrimination review looks at the decision, the protected characteristic, the employer’s explanation, relevant policies and comparators, statements, timing, and available records. Coverage and deadlines vary by law and forum.

Official information and related resources

• EEOC employee and applicant resources
• New Mexico Human Rights Bureau protected-class and charge information

Common questions

What kinds of employment decisions can discrimination laws cover?

Depending on the law, covered decisions can include hiring, firing, promotion, discipline, pay, benefits, assignments, harassment, and reasonable accommodation.

Where can a New Mexico employee file a discrimination charge?

Depending on the claim, a worker may use the EEOC, the New Mexico Human Rights Bureau, or another process. The correct forum and deadline depend on the employer and facts.

What facts help evaluate discrimination?

Useful facts include the decision and explanation, protected characteristic, decision-makers, statements, timing, policies, comparator evidence, records, and witnesses.