Get Mdes Ms

This guide provides a detailed, user-friendly approach to filling out the Mdes Ms, also known as the Complaint Information Form (CIF). Completing this form accurately is essential for the processing of discrimination complaints through the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) and the Civil Rights Center (CRC).

Follow the steps to effectively complete the Mdes Ms online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Provide your contact information as the complainant. Include your full name, address, and telephone numbers. Remember, disclosing your social security number is voluntary.
3. Enter the respondent's details. This includes the name and address of the program or activity responsible for the alleged discrimination without using acronyms.
4. Indicate the most convenient time and place for the Equal Opportunity Office or a third party to contact you.
5. Record the dates the discrimination occurred. Be sure to include the date of the first occurrence and the date of the most recent adverse action.
6. Describe any attempts to resolve the complaint at the local level. Include whether you received a final decision and if you had options for mediation.
7. Explain the circumstances of the alleged discrimination. Use the first person and detail what actions were taken against you, including dates and names of involved individuals.
8. Identify any U.S. Department of Labor programs involved in the discrimination. Note that if there are multiple entities, separate forms are required for each.
9. Check the applicable protected classifications that you believe were reasons for the discrimination. You can select more than one.
10. Use the checklist to outline the issues that resulted in the discriminatory act, based on your explanation in step-6.
11. Provide your reasoning for believing discrimination occurred, linking it to the checklist from step-9.
12. Add any additional relevant information that may support your complaint.
13. Describe the corrective actions you believe are necessary to resolve the complaint. Ensure your remedies are pertinent and reasonable.
14. List any contacts who can support or clarify your complaint. Include names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
15. Indicate if an attorney is representing you and provide their contact information.
16. Mention any other agencies with which you have filed complaints, including dates and the status of those complaints.
17. Finally, save your changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your Mdes Ms form online today and take the first step towards resolving your complaint.