This document outlines the steps to present a claim on racial discrimination in the field of employment in Brazil. It is divided in three parts. Part I covers both the national and the international legislation on the topic. Part II describes national and international procedures. Part III highlights the major judicial decisions on race discrimination in the field of employment.

We are grateful to Covington & Burling LLP for preparing this document on a pro bono basis. Their contribution is extremely relevant to disseminating information on equality and anti-discrimination laws.