EEOC charge Archives

Can I still file a Title VII discrimination lawsuit if I missed the EEOC charge deadline?

The answer is: it depends on what kind of lawsuit you’re bringing. If your claim is against a private employer (not the government) and involves … Continued

Are there any time limits on when I must file a charge of discrimination?

If you’re filing a lawsuit under Title VII, you must first file a complaint on discrimination with the EEOC. Generally, you must file that … Continued

How do I file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC?

For a claim under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, you’re going to want to file a complaint to discrimination with … Continued

How do I make a discrimination or harassment complaint?

The first way is to check with your company’s HR policies and procedures, and often times they will have a process that you’re … Continued

How does the EEOC prove discrimination?

The EEOC will take a look at the complaint that you file with them and see what information you’ve got to prove that … Continued

How does the EEOC prove someone is qualified for the job?

If we’re talking, let’s say, in the promotion discrimination context where you’ve applied for a promotion and didn’t get it, some of the … Continued

How long do I have to file a discrimination claim?

Generally, in the private sector you have 180 days to file a claim of discrimination with the EEOC. That can sometimes, depending on … Continued

What does the EEOC do?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is the EEOC, is a federal agency whose mission is to investigate and prosecute cases under various … Continued

What happens after I file a claim with the EEOC?

They will take a look at the information and the evidence that you provided that supports your claim of discrimination. And then they … Continued

What happens when I file charges against an employer for discrimination?

If you file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the EEOC will review that information, provide a copy … Continued