In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Most states have their own laws that protect employee rights and enforce state laws against workplace discrimination, harassment, and intimidation. Although not all states have laws specifically prohibiting intimidating behavior or the creation of a hostile work environment, your state's labor office will have resources to assist you in dealing with the problem. A state labor office employee also can tell you of any state laws that apply to your situation and assist you in filing a state complaint if applicable. Keep in mind that while state and federal law prohibit harassment and retaliation, these claims are different from claims of bullying or intimidation although bullying and intimidation may qualify as harassment if they involve discrimination. You can use the EEOC's website to help evaluate the behavior and determine whether you're eligible to file a charge. The EEOC has an online assessment tool available on its website so you can quickly determine if the federal agency has jurisdiction over your case. You also can call 1-800-669-4000 to talk to an EEOC representative and find out if the harassment or intimidation you're dealing with constitutes a violation of federal law. Under Federal law, typically the conduct you're experiencing must be connected to your employer specifically not just a single person. However, the law makes employers automatically liable for the behavior of an employee if you are harassed or intimidated by a supervisor in a way that relates specifically to your job, such as failing to promote you or causing you to lose wages. If you're eligible, you must file your charge at the EEOC field office nearest you. You can use the EEOC's online map to find the closest of the agency's 53 field offices. The EEOC has an intake questionnaire you must fill out to file a charge. You can either submit the form in person, or mail it to the nearest field office. After you file your charge, you may be contacted by an EEOC agent with additional questions or requests for further evidence or information. If the EEOC accepts your charge, it will send a copy to your employer within 10 days and either request a response or propose mediation. If you are unable to resolve the problem in mediation, the EEOC may decide to investigate the charge. Expect to take the investigation as long as six months. If the EEOC finds no violation of federal law, you will receive a notice of your right to file a lawsuit regarding the behavior. If the EEOC finds a violation, it may initiate a lawsuit on your behalf. While you should preserve a lawsuit as a last resort, if you can't get a satisfactory resolution to the issue by other means, you may want to consider it. Many employment lawyers offer a free consultation, and you can use this opportunity to get a legal opinion on whether the behavior rises to the level that a lawsuit would be a valuable use of your time and effort.
Summary: Contact your state's labor office. File a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Cooperate with mediation and any investigation. Talk to an attorney.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Learn the difference between a true antique, near antique, vintage, and collectable before you start searching for antiques. True antique is a collectable at least a century old, according to the majority of antique dealers. This is based on tradition and the customs laws of various countries, though some societies define it as anytime before 1930. True antiques are considered desirable because of their age, beauty, rarity, condition, or personal connection. Near antique is an item between 75 to 99 years old. Vintage is a broad definition that means 'of a certain time'. It is the description used for a range of collectibles, and especially those from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Collectables are any items valued or sought at by collectors. These can be from any era and vary in price depending on rarity and condition. The best antique buys are ones that match your personal interests. Suppose you're an art lover, for example. What would you like to obtain? A certain kind of object, such as antique sculptures? A piece from a certain artist? Artwork from a certain period (ie: post-impressionism)? Think about your personal interests and use that to narrow your search. Read guides about your special interests to determine what exactly you want to collect. Within a certain era or type of item, there are many different brands or styles to consider. The value of your item will vary greatly depending on age, brand, and condition. Keep these three criteria in mind as you research. If you're collecting as a hobby, buy what you love, not what is most valuable. You'll want to collect what you enjoy, not what costs most. If you want to make money buying and selling antiques, research valuable antique items within a certain era or subset. You will work much more efficiently if you can narrow your focus. Choose a focus with high value among antique hobbyists and current trending interest. Whether you collect or sell, have your items appraised. This is to make sure your insurance covers the value of all your antiques in the event of theft, damage or loss. Appraisal will also give you a good idea of what your items are worth. Before you begin shopping, decide beforehand how much you want to spend on antiques. Even the most seasoned antique buyers can get carried away and buy more than they can afford. Keep a close eye on your funds and promise yourself not to exceed them, even if you want to later. If you are selling your items, think about how quickly you will be able to sell the item and for how much (in as accurate an estimate as you can). When you find a valuable item that you think will sell quickly, you may justify going over your budget a little. Use your best judgment, and don't buy anything that will put you in serious debt. Learn from your mistakes. If you overpay on an item or bought something worth less than you thought, that's just part of antique collecting. Like other hobbies, you'll get better as you go along.
Summary:
Know your terms. Consider special interests if you're pursuing a hobby. Research valuable items if you're buying to resell. Set your budget.