It is the policy of the VA that no employee shall be subjected to harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation, and that no employee will be subjected to retaliation because he or she has brought forth such an allegation.
Call the Office of Resolution Management Diversity and Inclusion (ORMDI) at 1-888-566-3982 to initiate the Informal EEO complaint process. Hearing impaired individuals may call the TDD line at 1-888-626-9008 (TDD).
You have 300 days to file a written complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the Virginia Council on Human Rights. What happens after I file a complaint? If you file a complaint with the EEOC and/or the Virginia Council on Human Rights, you may wish to ask for mediation.
You must initiate contact with an EEO counselor within 45 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination by calling 888-566-3982 or visiting your local ORM Field Office.
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.
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.
The position statement should clearly explain the Respondent's version of the facts and identify the specific documents and witnesses supporting its position. A well drafted position statement can help EEOC accelerate the investigation and limit requests for additional information.