Or call the OCR Complaint Hotline at 1-800-272-1408. Visit our Contact Us page for mailing addresses.
Aggrieved persons who believe they have been discriminated against must contact an agency EEO counselor prior to filing a formal complaint. The person must initiate counselor contact within 45 days of the matter alleged to be discriminatory.
When it comes to California discrimination lawsuits, the potential payout varies greatly depending on the company's size. Take small businesses with fewer than 100 employees - they're looking at a maximum payout of $50,000. But scale up to 101-200 employees, and that number jumps to $100,000.
A job discrimination complaint may be filed by mail or in person at the nearest EEOC office. You can find the closest EEOC office by calling the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000, or by going to the EEOC's Field Office List and Jurisdiction Map and selecting the office closest to you.
Or call the OCR Complaint Hotline at 1-800-272-1408. Visit our Contact Us page for mailing addresses.
Presentation of Evidence The burden of proof is on you to show the agency is liable for discriminating against you and that you are entitled to certain relief. You will proceed first with presentation of evidence. Evidence may take the form of documents, live witness testimony, photographs, objects, etc.
Simply put, the burden of proof lies with the complainant, who must demonstrate evidence supporting their discrimination claim. This involves presenting facts and sometimes witness testimonies to make a compelling case that the discrimination occurred.
Who may file an EEO complaint? A complaint of discrimination may be filed by an applicant for employment or any employee (current or former) or group of employees.
A job discrimination complaint may be filed by mail or in person at the nearest EEOC office. You can find the closest EEOC office by calling the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000, or by going to the EEOC's Field Office List and Jurisdiction Map and selecting the office closest to you.