U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The agency looks into employment discrimination complaints where factors such as race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability are involved. Businesses under investigation must employ a minimum of 15 individuals. It also handles complaints related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Intake Procedure: It is advisable to reach out to the EEOC as soon as discrimination is suspected due to strict deadlines for filing charges. You can submit an inquiry or arrange an intake interview through phone or online means. During this interview, you will confidentially discuss your information with an EEOC representative, including your rights and obligations under the applicable laws, the investigative process, and the subsequent steps after filing a charge. This session will equip you with the necessary information to decide on filing a discrimination charge. After a charge is filed, the agency must inform the employer of the charge against them. Charges can also be filed on behalf of others to maintain their confidentiality. Typically, the EEOC can only pursue legal action after an investigation finds reasonable cause for believing discrimination has occurred and if conciliation attempts fail. The agency selectively litigates a small fraction of all charges submitted.

Fees: There are no fees involved.