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What are the procedures involved in filing a federal EEO complaint?
The first step is to contact the EEO Office at the agency where you work or where you applied for a job and ask to speak with an EEO Counselor. Generally, you must contact the EEO Counselor within...
Date Updated:
05/12/2015
How do I file a charge of employment discrimination?
You cannot file a charge over the telephone, but you may begin the process by contacting us at (1-800-669-4000). Our EEOC staff will obtain some information from you and try to help...
Date Updated:
05/12/2015
If EEOC finds I was discriminated against, will it take the case to court on my behalf?
If we determine that there is reasonable cause to believe a violation occurred, we will try to reach a voluntary settlement with the employer through the conciliation process. If we cannot reach a...
Date Updated:
05/12/2015
How can I find out where my case is in the process?
EEOC has implemented a new Online Charge Status System which will allow you to track the progress of EEOC's investigation of your charge, including the mediation and conciliation stages. This...
Date Updated:
03/23/2016
What information do I need to bring to file a charge against a private sector employer or state and local government?
It is always helpful to provide EEOC with any information or documents that will help us understand your employment situation. For example, if you were fired because of your job...
Date Updated:
05/12/2015
What is the purpose of the Notice of Right-to-Sue?
If we haven’t found a violation of the law, we will send you a Notice-of-Right-to-Sue. This notice gives you permission to file a lawsuit in a court of law. If we find a violation, we will try to...
Date Updated:
05/12/2015
If I file a charge, how and when will my employer find out about it?
After your charge is filed, we will give you a copy of your charge with your charge number. Within ten days, we will also send a copy of the charge to the employer.
Date Updated:
05/12/2015
What are the time limits for contacting a federal EEO counselor?
If you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination, you generally have 45 days from the day the discrimination occurred to contact an EEO Counselor. If the discrimination involved a...
Date Updated:
05/12/2015
How do I find out the telephone number of the EEO counselor for the office where I work (or the office for which I applied for employment)?
You may contact us by emailing us at info@eeoc.gov to obtain the telephone number and we will respond as soon as possible. Please provide the following information: Your name Your address The...
Date Updated:
05/12/2015
What can I do if I disagree with EEOC’s decision on my private sector charge?
If you aren’t satisfied with our decision, you can ask the Office Director where your charge is filed to reopen the charge and reconsider the decision. You must be able to either provide...
Date Updated:
09/09/2016
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