The EEOC Process

The EEOC Process
Many years ago there was a large amount of discrimination in the workplace and no laws to protect employees. Title VII was passed which prohibits discrimination in hiring, firing, training, promotion, discipline etc. on the basis of an employee or applicant’s color, gender, race, national origin or religion. If an employee feels they have been a victim of employment discrimination they may a file a charge or claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC will handle all claims by following a common procedure and following all rules.
First step the EEOC will take is to make sure all nonfederal government employee claims are filed within 180 days of the event where the discrimination occurred and federal employee claims are filed within 30 days of the event. Many states have their own fair employment laws and have state and local enforcement agencies for employment discrimination claims called “706” agencies. If there is a “7...