Illinois Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act or Givens action is a lawsuit that is filed when a person's civil rights are violated. It can be filed by a person, or a group of people, who believe their rights have been violated by a person acting on behalf of the government. In the complaint, the plaintiff(s) allege that the defendant(s) (usually a government employee/agency) have violated the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, or some other federal law, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Americans with Disabilities Act. The complaint may be filed in both state and federal courts. Types of Illinois Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act or Givens action include: • Section 1983 claim— – These claims are used when a person’s civil rights have been violated by a government employee or agency. • Title VII claim— – These claims are used when a person has been discriminated against in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims — These claims are used when a person has been discriminated against in employment or public services due to disabilities. • Age Discrimination in Employment ActAREAEA) claims — These claims are used when a person has been discriminated against in employment based on age. • Equal Pay Act (EPA) claim— – These claims are used when a person has been discriminated against in employment based on gender. • Fair Labor Standards ActFLEASA) claims — These claims are used when a person has been discriminated against in employment based on wages, hours, and other conditions of employment.