The first three stages, pre-complaint, formal complaint, and appeal, are all part of the EEOC's administrative process. The final stage starts the judicial process.
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.
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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.
We will ask you to provide detailed information about your job discrimination complaint and make an initial decision whether your complaint is covered by our laws. If your complaint is covered, we will ask you to complete a questionnaire. We also will counsel you about your job discrimination complaint.
EEOC regulations require that you seek pre-complaint counseling before filing a formal complaint. You must file a formal complaint within 15 days of receiving the notice of the right to file a formal complaint.
You should contact us immediately if you believe your employer is discriminating against you.
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.
The number printed on the “Company Name and Address” sheet or the EEO-1 form as CO=X is the unique identification number assigned to your company.