Charge Filing Procedures for the Pittsburgh Area Office

The Pittsburgh office's hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are taken 9:00 to 3:30 each day. If you have an employment discrimination question or if you wish to file a charge, please call the EEOC National Contact Center toll-free at 1-800-669-4000 or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY). You may also write the office at Liberty Center, at William S. Moorhead Federal Building, Suite 1112 1000 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4004.

While the office does not require individuals to make appointments to file a charge in person, it is possible to make an appointment to file a charge. You may wish to schedule an appointment if you are traveling a long distance or have limited time to visit the office. We recommend that you contact the office to verify that EEOC has jurisdiction and determine the best time to visit the office. In an effort to provide better customer service, EEOC staff may conduct either an interview in the EEOC office or a telephone interview. Although less time may be required, please allow at least 1 to 2 hours for an office visit. To avoid delay, please let the office know beforehand if you need special assistance, such as an interpreter, to file a charge.

Individuals who are interested in filing charges of discrimination are initially screened by an EEOC representative to determine whether your employment experiences are covered by the laws EEOC enforces. You may also use our online assessment and complete a questionnaire to be sent or taken to our office. (Note: our online assessment will be unavailable each week for up to 30 minutes, Saturday evening or Sunday morning.) The EEOC representative will ask questions about your allegations, about the evidence available to support the allegations, and about jurisdiction (whether the charge is timely, and the employer, charging party and subject matter are covered under the statutes enforced by EEOC).

Our staff will advise you whether your employment concern is covered by EEOC. If it is not covered, you will be provided with information on where you might receive assistance. If covered by EEOC, you will be advised on the procedures for filing a charge of employment discrimination with EEOC.

When completing the questionnaire you should be prepared to provide the following information:

The name, address, and telephone number of the person filing the charge;
The name, address, and telephone number of the company, employment agency, or union that the charge is filed against, and the number of employees (or union members), if known;
A short description of the event(s) with supporting documentation (if any) which caused the person filing the charge to believe that his or her rights were violated;
The date(s) the event(s) took place;
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any witnesses;
Whether the individual has filed the same or similar charge with a state or local fair employment practice agency; and
The name, address, and telephone number of a person who always knows where to contact the person wishing to file a charge.

Please be sure to read our information on time limits for filing a charge.


Location & Hours Jurisdictional Area Filing A Charge Mediation Program Small Business Information Federal Sector Information Training and Outreach State and Local Agencies FOIA	Charge Filing Procedures for the Pittsburgh Area Office The Pittsburgh office's hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are taken 9:00 to 3:30 each day. If you have an employment discrimination question or if you wish to file a charge, please call the EEOC National Contact Center toll-free at 1-800-669-4000 or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY). You may also write the office at Liberty Center, at William S. Moorhead Federal Building, Suite 1112 1000 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4004. While the office does not require individuals to make appointments to file a charge in person, it is possible to make an appointment to file a charge. You may wish to schedule an appointment if you are traveling a long distance or have limited time to visit the office. We recommend that you contact the office to verify that EEOC has jurisdiction and determine the best time to visit the office. In an effort to provide better customer service, EEOC staff may conduct either an interview in the EEOC office or a telephone interview. Although less time may be required, please allow at least 1 to 2 hours for an office visit. To avoid delay, please let the office know beforehand if you need special assistance, such as an interpreter, to file a charge. Individuals who are interested in filing charges of discrimination are initially screened by an EEOC representative to determine whether your employment experiences are covered by the laws EEOC enforces. You may also use our online assessment and complete a questionnaire to be sent or taken to our office. (Note: our online assessment will be unavailable each week for up to 30 minutes, Saturday evening or Sunday morning.) The EEOC representative will ask questions about your allegations, about the evidence available to support the allegations, and about jurisdiction (whether the charge is timely, and the employer, charging party and subject matter are covered under the statutes enforced by EEOC). Our staff will advise you whether your employment concern is covered by EEOC. If it is not covered, you will be provided with information on where you might receive assistance. If covered by EEOC, you will be advised on the procedures for filing a charge of employment discrimination with EEOC. When completing the questionnaire you should be prepared to provide the following information: The name, address, and telephone number of the person filing the charge; The name, address, and telephone number of the company, employment agency, or union that the charge is filed against, and the number of employees (or union members), if known; A short description of the event(s) with supporting documentation (if any) which caused the person filing the charge to believe that his or her rights were violated; The date(s) the event(s) took place; The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any witnesses; Whether the individual has filed the same or similar charge with a state or local fair employment practice agency; and The name, address, and telephone number of a person who always knows where to contact the person wishing to file a charge. Please be sure to read our information on time limits for filing a charge.