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Filing a Formal Complaint. If you decide to file a discrimination complaint, you must do so within 15 days from the day you received notice from your EEO Counselor about how to file a complaint. This notice is sent to you after your final interview with the EEO Counselor.
You can file a formal job discrimination complaint with the EEOC whenever you believe you are: Being treated unfairly on the job because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age (age 40 or older) or genetic information; or.
If you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, you can file a Charge of Discrimination.
Using the EEOC Public Portal, you may file a complaint against an employer in the Private Sector (i.e. Business or non-profit) or a State or Local Government Agency.
If you’re claiming an employer has discriminated against you, EEOC may be able to help. We’ll need to ask you a few basic questions to be sure. Your answers will not be saved unless you submit your complaint (against private sector employers), or hearing request or appeal to EEOC (for complaints against federal agency employers).
Step 1. Gather information to file your complaint: Your name, address, and telephone number. The name, address, and telephone number of the employer (or employment agency or union) you want to file a complaint against.
Prior to filing a formal equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaint, you must first consult with an EEO Counselor in order to attempt to resolve the matter informally. If the matter is not resolved, the Counselor will inform you in writing of the right to file a formal discrimination complaint.
Federal Complaint Process; Federal Sector Alternative Dispute Resolution; Discrimination by Type; Other Federal Protections; Prohibited Practices; Resources
Filing a Charge of Employment Discrimination provides an overview of EEOC complaints. It explains who can file a discrimination charge, when to file it, what it should include, and more. The EEOC public portal allows you to get started with an EEOC inquiry and to determine if the EEOC can assist you.
Federal employees and job applicants - report discrimination to the equal employment office (EEO) at the agency where it happened. Follow the EEO’s complaint process within 45 calendar days. Federal contractors - submit pre-complaint inquiries and complaints through the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).