Place 4 tablespoons (36 g) of toasted sesame seeds into a small bowl. Add cup (115 g) of granulated white sugar, then stir them together with a fork. Set the bowl aside for later. Toast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat for 30 to 45 seconds, then let them cool before using them. Place 2 cups (300 g) of glutinous rice flour into a bowl. Add 1 cup (240mL) of room-temperature water, then stir it in with a whisk. Once the dough comes together, knead it a few times with your hands to form a clump. Roll the dough into 1in (2.5cm) balls, then flatten them until they are 14 inch (0.64cm) thick. Work with wet hands to keep the dough from sticking to your palms and fingers. Use about 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 g) of dough for each ball. The patties will be about 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6cm) wide once you flatten them. Fill a pot with 2 quarts (1.9L) of water. Ensure that it is at least 5 inches (13cm) deep, then bring it to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. If the water is too shallow, the palitaw won't cook properly. Add more water, if needed, or switch to a deeper pot. Drop the palitaw 3 or 4 into the pot, or however many you can fit without them touching. Allow them to cook until they float to the top of the water. This will take about 1 to 3 minutes. How many palitaw you fit will depend on the size of the pot. The larger the pot is, the more you'll fit. The smaller the pot is, the fewer you'll fit. Do not dump all of the patties into the water or they will stick together. Place the palitaw on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to dry. Once the pot is empty, slip more patties into the water and cook them as well. Keep going until you've cooked all of the patties. Spread the palitaw out on the baking sheet; don't lump them together. Keep an eye on the water. If it gets too shallow, add more water. Let it return to a boil before adding the palitaw. Pour 1 cup (75 g) of grated coconut into a shallow dish. Place a palitaw into the coconut, then flip it over and press the other side into it as well. Do this for all of the patties, transferring them to a platter as you finish each one. This is just like dredging meat through flour and breadcrumbs when you make deep fried food. Don't let the patties cool off; the coconut will stick much better while they are still warm. You can serve them while they are still warm, or allow them to cool down to room temperature. Alternatively, put the sesame-sugar into a small bowl. This way, your guests can season the palitaw themselves.

Summary: Combine the toasted sesame seeds and sugar, then set them aside. Mix the rice flour and water in a separate bowl to make a dough. Form the dough into balls, then flatten them into disks. Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. Cook the palitaw 3 to 4 at a time for 1 to 3 minutes. Remove the palitaw with a slotted spoon, then cook more. Dip the patties in grated coconut, then transfer them to a platter. Sprinkle the patties with the sesame-sugar, then serve them.

Federal antidiscrimination law applies to those employers who employ 15 or more employees (20 or more employees for age discrimination claims). If your employer is covered, then you can report a hostile work environment to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If your employer is not covered by federal law, then you may report to your state's equivalent agency. If your employer is covered by both state and federal laws, then you can choose which agency to file your charge with. If your state's laws are more protective of employees than federal law, consider filing with your state agency. For example, California has more stringent workplace protections than federal law requires. If you live in California, you should consider filing a report with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. You should use the EEOC's assessment tool at https://egov.eeoc.gov/eas/ to figure out which agency to file with. If you choose to report to the EEOC, then you can file a charge with any of its field offices. On the EEOC website there is a map of the 53 field offices around the country. You should contact the office nearest you. Some offices require appointments while others accept walk-ins. Call ahead of time and ask. Don't wait to file. Generally, you have 180 days to file a charge with the EEOC. The deadline is extended if your state law provides a longer deadline. However, you shouldn't wait too long. If the nearest field office is too far away for you to visit, then you can file a charge by writing a letter. Make sure that the letter includes the following information: your name, address, and telephone number your employer's name, address, and telephone number the number of employees employed there a short description of the events you believe were discriminatory when the events took place that a protected characteristic was the motivation for the discriminatory events your signature The exact process will vary from state to state. For example, in California, you must first file a "pre-complaint inquiry." There are four different ways to do so: Call 800-884-1684 (or 800-884-1684 if deaf or hard of hearing). Fill out and mail the Inquiry form to any Department of Fair Employment and Housing Office. Email a completed Inquiry form to contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov.
Summary: Determine which agency you will report to. File a charge with the EEOC. Write a letter to the EEOC. File a charge with your state administrative agency.