What constitutes an investigation of a formal complaint?
An authorized EEO investigator conducts an investigation of a formal complaint of discrimination. The investigator takes formal depositions under oath from all relevant parties and collects factual information concerning the allegations or issues in the formal discrimination complaint. The investigator then prepares a Report of Investigation (ROI), a document that may be used in a formal hearing or court of law. To ensure the integrity of the investigative process, all persons interviewed by the EEO investigator are enjoined from disclosing their sworn statements to anyone (except a legal representative). The EEO Investigator is required to complete the investigation and the ROI within 180 calendar days of the date the formal discrimination complaint was filed. Upon receipt of the ROI, OCR will forward a copy of the report with a letter to the complainant (and the complainant’s representative, if applicable).
