The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [EEOC] is the governmental agency responsible for investigating charges and allegations of discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. It is important to contact a Board Certified Labor and Employment attorney certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization to review and evaluate your claim and to assess whether, and when, such a claim should be filed by the EEOC. It is important to contact a Board Certified in Labor and Employment Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization attorney to review and evaluate your claim to assess whether, and when, such a claim should be filed with the EEOC
Although each federal agency has a somewhat different process for handling EEOC complaints, they are all legally bound to act on any suspected discrimination.
Employees can seek redress for retaliation, harassment, and a hostile work environment by filing a suit against their employer, but before filing a Federal lawsuit for discrimination or harassment, you must first file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC.
The EEOC has strict time limits for filing a claim. After the claim is filed they investigate the charge by asking both the employee, and the employer being charged for documents and information relevant to the charge.
Only after receiving permission from the EEOC may individuals file a lawsuit. This permission typically comes in the form of a “right to sue” letter issued by the EEOC.
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