Filing a Discrimination Charge
Who Can File a Charge of Discrimination?
- Any individual who believes that his or her employment rights have been violated may file a charge of discrimination with EEOC.
- In addition, an individual, organization, or agency may file a charge on behalf of another person in order to protect the aggrieved person's identity.
How Is a Charge of Discrimination Filed?
- When filing a charge with EEOC, you may be asked to fill out an intake questionnaire that may be submitted by mail or in person at the nearest EEOC office. An intake questionnaire or other correspondence can constitute a charge under the statutes we enforce if it contains all the information required by EEOC regulations governing the contents of a charge and constitutes a clear request for the agency to act.
- Individuals who need an accommodation in order to file a charge (e.g., sign language interpreter, print materials in an accessible format) should inform the EEOC field office so appropriate arrangements can be made.
- Federal employees or applicants for employment should see Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Processing.
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