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  1. How do I file a charge of employment discrimination?

    You cannot file a charge over the telephone, but you may begin the process by going through our EEOC Public Portal where you will be able to submit an inquiry online and schedule an intake interview... Date Updated: 01/21/2020

  2. 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: 01/21/2020

  3. 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: 01/21/2020

  4. 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: 01/21/2020

  5. Laws Enforced by the EEOC

    What laws are enforced by EEOC? The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a person at the workplace.  The laws we enforce prohibit... Date Updated: 01/21/2020

  6. 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: 01/21/2020

  7. 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: 01/21/2020

  8. 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: 01/21/2020

  9. Where can I obtain copies of the forms to file a charge?

    EEOC does not provide blank charge forms.  You cannot file a charge over the telephone; however, you can begin the charge intake process by calling us at... Date Updated: 01/21/2020

  10. How can I find out where my case is in the process?

    EEOC has implemented "My Cases" through the Public Portal which will allow you to track the progress of EEOC's investigation of your charge, including the mediation and conciliation stages. ... Date Updated: 01/21/2020

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