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How to file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC

To file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC, you can visit the EEOC website or call the EEOC’s toll-free number at 1-800-669-4000. You can also file a charge in person at any EEOC office.

When you file a charge, you will need to provide the EEOC with some basic information about yourself, the employer who discriminated against you, and the alleged discrimination. The EEOC will then investigate your charge and determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred. If the EEOC finds reasonable cause, it will try to conciliate the charge between you and the employer. If conciliation is not successful, the EEOC may file a lawsuit against the employer on your behalf.

How the EEOC investigates charges of discrimination

When the EEOC investigates a charge of discrimination, it will typically interview you, the employer, and any witnesses. The EEOC may also review the employer’s records and policies.

The EEOC is looking for evidence that the employer discriminated against you because of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. If the EEOC finds reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred, it will try to conciliate the charge between you and the employer.

How the EEOC conciliates charges of discrimination

Conciliation is a process in which the EEOC tries to help you and the employer reach a mutually agreeable resolution to your charge. The EEOC may suggest that the employer take certain actions, such as changing its policies, providing back pay, or reinstating you to your job.

If conciliation is successful, you and the employer will sign an agreement that resolves your charge. If conciliation is not successful, the EEOC may file a lawsuit against the employer on your behalf.

How the EEOC litigates charges of discrimination

If the EEOC files a lawsuit against an employer on your behalf, the case will go to court. The EEOC will represent you in court and will try to prove that the employer discriminated against you. If the EEOC wins the case, you may be awarded back pay, reinstatement to your job, and damages.

The EEOC’s role in preventing employment discrimination

In addition to enforcing employment discrimination laws, the EEOC also plays a role in preventing employment discrimination. The EEOC does this by providing education and outreach to employers and employees about their rights and responsibilities under the law. The EEOC also works to develop and promote best practices for preventing employment discrimination.

The EEOC is an important resource for employees who have been discriminated against. The EEOC can help employees to file charges of discrimination, investigate those charges, and represent employees in court if necessary. The EEOC also plays a role in preventing employment discrimination by providing education and outreach to employers and employees.