How Do You File A Charge Of Discrimination With The EEOC?
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is the federal agency charged with responsibility for enforcing Federal Civil Rights employment laws. The EEOC, for example, investigates and, in some instances, brings legal action against employers who have discriminated against employees on the basis of protected classifications such as race, gender, age (greater than 40), national origin, religion and pregnancy. The EEOC also enforces the federal prohibitions against sexual harassment in the workplace. Before the EEOC can investigate charges of discrimination or harassment, an aggrieved employee must file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC. An employee can take this action, with or without the assistance of an attorney, by following these steps. Gather all documents that you believe evidence discriminatory conduct by the employer. Prepare written notes of relevant dates, comments and witnesses. Visit the EEOC office for the district in which your employer is l
