What is the EEOC?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency that is responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination. The EEOC is responsible for investigating claims of employment discrimination and for providing a process for resolving disputes fairly and efficiently.

The EEOC is charged with enforcing federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. These laws apply to employers with 15 or more employees, as well as to employment agencies and labor organizations.

If you believe that you have been the victim of employment discrimination, you may file a complaint with the EEOC. The EEOC has a process in place for handling discrimination complaints that is designed to resolve disputes fairly and efficiently. This process generally involves an investigation of the claim, the opportunity to participate in voluntary mediation, and the right to file a lawsuit in federal court if the EEOC determines that discrimination occurred or if the parties are unable to reach a resolution through mediation.

The EEOC also provides education and outreach programs to employers, employees, and the general public to help prevent employment discrimination and promote equal opportunity in the workplace.

Q) What is the process of an EEOC claim?

• A) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency that is responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination. If you believe that you have been the victim of employment discrimination, you may file a complaint with the EEOC.

The EEOC has a process in place for handling discrimination complaints that is designed to resolve disputes. The process generally involves the following steps:

• Filing a charge of discrimination: If you believe that you have been the victim of racial, sexual, disability, retaliation or any other form of employee discrimination, you must file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC. This involves completing a form that provides information about the alleged discrimination and submitting it to the EEOC.
• Investigation: If you file a charge of discrimination, the EEOC will investigate your claim to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred. This may involve interviewing you and other witnesses, reviewing documents and other evidence, and requesting additional information from you or your employer.
• Mediation: If the EEOC finds that there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred, it may offer you the opportunity to participate in a voluntary mediation program to try to resolve the dispute. Mediation is a confidential and informal process that is designed to help the parties reach a mutually satisfactory resolution.
• Determination: If the EEOC determines that discrimination did not occur, or if the parties are unable to reach a resolution through mediation, the EEOC will issue a determination that explains its findings and conclusions.
• Right to sue: If the EEOC determines that discrimination occurred, or if the parties are unable to reach a resolution through mediation, you may have the right to file a lawsuit in federal court. If the EEOC determines that discrimination did not occur, you will receive a Notice of Right to Sue, which gives you the right to file a lawsuit in federal court.

It is important to note that the EEOC process is generally considered to be an informal process, and you do not have to have an attorney to participate in it. However, we highly recommend that you consult an attorney.  Generally speaking, you don’t pay any more when you hire an attorney before you file your EEOC charge, and even after attorney fees, you generally receive a much higher award.  

Q) Have you experienced employment discrimination?

•  If so, you may be entitled to legal remedies.

Our law firm is dedicated to fighting for the rights of employees who have experienced employment discrimination. We are experienced in handling cases involving all types of employment discrimination, including discrimination based on race, sex, age, religion, and disability.

If you believe that you have been the victim of employment discrimination, we can help you explore your legal options and fight for the justice you deserve. We offer free consultations and are dedicated to helping our clients get the best possible outcome in their cases.

Don’t let discrimination go unchallenged. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced employment attorneys. We are here to help you get the justice you deserve.

NOTE:  There is no filing fee charged by the EEOC. If someone at the EEOC asks you for money or tells you that you have to pay the EEOC to file a complaint, it is a scam. The EEOC is a federally funded government agency and it does not charge filing fees. If you have questions about the EEOC process, call Mr. Steve Mixon at 770-955-0100.