Which federal agency handles complaints about job discrimination?
the EEOC
You can file a formal job discrimination complaint with the EEOC whenever you believe you are: Being treated unfairly on the job because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age (age 40 or older) or genetic information; or.
Which agency enforces the EEOC?
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has two agencies which deal with EEO monitoring and enforcement, the Civil Rights Center and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Civil Rights Center oversees EEO in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Can a federal employee file a complaint with the EEOC?
If you are a federal employee, have a look at the agency’s Overview of Federal Sector EEO Complaint Process. Note that the EEOC does not process discrimination charges online. The EEOC’s online assessment tool is designed to assist in determining whether filing charges with the agency is the best course of action.
When does the EEOC review a FEPA decision?
EEOC does not review decisions by non-contract FEPAs. The EEOC will conduct a review only if the request is submitted in writing within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the FEPA’s determination. If we receive your request for a review after the 15 day time frame, it will be considered untimely and the EEOC may not conduct a review.
When does an EEOC investigation have to be completed?
If the complaint has been amended or consolidated with another complaint, the investigation must be completed 180 days after the filing of the last complaint or no later than 360 days after the filing of the original complaint, whichever is earlier. https://www.eeoc.gov/federal/directives/md-110_chapter_5.cfm
Can a charging party request an EEOC review?
If a FEPA has a contract with EEOC, a Charging Party may request that the EEOC review the determination of the FEPA. EEOC does not review decisions by non-contract FEPAs. The EEOC will conduct a review only if the request is submitted in writing within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the FEPA’s determination.
What happens if you file a complaint with the EEOC?
As with all charges filed with the EEOC, if the allegation of discrimination “concern [s] an employment practice occurring within the jurisdiction of” a State or local fair employment practices (FEP) agency that also prohibits the practice and provides an enforcement mechanism, the Commission will notify the FEP agency. Id.
When does FepA dual file charge with EEOC?
When an individual initially files with a FEPA that has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC, and the allegation is covered by a law enforced by the EEOC, the FEPA will dual file the charge with EEOC (meaning EEOC will receive a copy of the charge), but will usually retain the charge for processing.
If a FEPA has a contract with EEOC, a Charging Party may request that the EEOC review the determination of the FEPA. EEOC does not review decisions by non-contract FEPAs. The EEOC will conduct a review only if the request is submitted in writing within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the FEPA’s determination.
How long does it take to get a hearing from EEOC?
Within 15 days of receipt of the request for a hearing, the agency must provide a copy of the complaint file to EEOC. The EEOC will then appoint an AJ to conduct a hearing. 29 C.F.R. Section 1614.108 (g).