How to File a Charge of Employment Discrimination
There are four different ways that you can file a charge of employment discrimination. The first way is by doing it at the EEOC office closest to where you live. Your charge may be investigated where the discrimination occurred. Where the discrimination took place can determine how long you have to file a charge. The 180 calendar day filing deadline is extended to 300 calendar days if a state or local agency enforces a state or local law that prohibits employment discrimination on the same basis. The deadline is not extended if only a local law prohibits age discrimination. The next way is with an online assessment system. EEOC does not accept charges online. They do have online assessment tool that can help you decide if EEOC is the correct agency to assist you. You can then complete an Intake Questionnaire that you may print and either bring or mail to the appropriate EEOC field office to begin the process of filing a charge.Next you can file it in person. Also , you can get the process started over the phone. You can call 1-800-669-4000 to submit basic information about a possible charge, and they will forward the information to the EEOC field office in your area. Once the field office receives your information, they will contact you to talk to you about your situation. Last is by mail, you can file a charge by sending them a letter that includes the following information:
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•The name, address and telephone number of the employer (or employment agency