Evidence takes several forms. It includes your testimony, which is the very first evidence gathered by EEOC. It also includes written materials such as evaluations, notes by your employer, letters, memos, and the like. You will be asked to provide any documents you may have that relate to your case.
Complaints under state law must be filed within 180 days of the date you became aware you were being discriminated against or the date of the alleged illegal act. You may file a complaint with the Commission by calling (804) 225-2292, visiting the office at 900 E.
Report discrimination to a local Fair Employment Practices Agency (FEPA). If the discrimination breaks both a state and federal law, the FEPA will also send your complaint to the EEOC. Use the EEOC's directory of field offices to find the FEPA near you.
Keep a Written Record: The first step in documenting employment discrimination is to keep a written record of every incident that occurs. Your records should include dates, times, locations, who was involved, who witnessed it, and details of what exactly happened.
If HR is aware that you have filed charges with the EEOC, they are obligated to inform your boss. Keep in mind that HR is in a difficult position. They are to advocate for the employees, but they work for the company!
Filing Complaints With California's Administrative Bodies Getting started means filing a complaint with one of the following administrative agencies: Equal Employment Opportunity Commision (EEOC) United States Department of Labor (DOL) California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)
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.
Complaints can be filed with the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program, part of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, in two ways: By filling out a form at
You must file a complaint with CRD even if you wish to file a case directly in court. If you wish to go to court, you can request an immediate “right to sue” notice when you file your complaint.