What is considered an EO complaint?

An EO complaint is a report of conduct that is known or suspected to be discriminatory in nature based on race, color, religion, gender, age or national origin, to include sexual harassment. Any military person may initiate an EO complaint.

What happens if you get an EO complaint?

Administrative elimination: In some cases, an equal opportunity complaint can lead to an administrative elimination. Also known as an involuntary discharge, an administrative elimination can end the military career of the accused party.

Who may file an EEO EO complaint?

Who May File a Complaint? Any employee, former employee, or applicant of the Department of Defense, Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) who feels that he/she has been discriminated against may file an EEO complaint.

What are the types of EO complaints?

There are two types of EO complaints, informal and formal.

Can you file a complaint with an EO?

Despite such problems, these complaints can be useful, and well-prepared complaints or those handled by committed EO personnel may have a strong impact. Complaints may be filed for discrimination or sexual harassment.

What to do if you complain about sexual harassment at work?

The law prohibits retaliation for making a sexual harassment complaint, so your boss and the HR department shouldn’t punish you in any way for taking this step. You can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or hire your own employment lawyer to help with your case if your company doesn’t take care of the issue.

Where can I make an equal opportunity complaint?

Equal Opportunity complaints are Inspector General complaints that are first screened and evaluated by a designated Equal Opportunity officer or office. Complaints can also be made to sexual harassment hotlines run by each Service.

How long do you have to report sexual harassment to the EEO?

It is important to report harassment in a timely manner. State laws will vary, but most will give an individual 180 days to file a complaint. If you are a federal employee you will have 45 days to contact the EEO

When to file a formal complaint with the EEO?

This notice is sent to you after your final interview with the EEO Counselor. You must file your complaint at the same EEO Office where you received counseling. The 15-day deadline for filing a complaint is calculated in calendar days starting the day after you receive the notice.

How to file an equal employment opportunity complaint?

Why you believe you were discriminated against (for example, because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or retaliation); Your signature (or your lawyer’s signature).