File A Discrimination Complaint With The Eeoc In Michigan
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A job discrimination complaint may be filed by mail or in person at the nearest EEOC office. You can find the closest EEOC office by calling the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000, or by going to the EEOC's Field Office List and Jurisdiction Map and selecting the office closest to you.
Simply put, the burden of proof lies with the complainant, who must demonstrate evidence supporting their discrimination claim. This involves presenting facts and sometimes witness testimonies to make a compelling case that the discrimination occurred.
Who has the burden of proof - the complainant or the agency? You carry the burden at all times of proving your allegations of discrimination and entitlement to relief.
Age. Age discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) less favorably because of age. Disability. Genetic Information. Unlawful Workplace Harassment (Harassment) ... National Origin. Pregnancy. Race/Color. Religion.
If we believe an employer is violating our laws, we take action to stop the discrimination. In some cases, the employer agrees to make certain changes to its workplace. In other cases, we sue the employer in court to fix the problem. We also work to prevent discrimination before it occurs.
It Is Usually Best to File a Complaint With the DFEH But it is a good strategy to file a complaint with the EEOC too. Doing so will preserve your right to sue your employer under both state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
If you report illegal job discrimination to us and file a formal complaint, we will review the information you shared with us and information provided by your company to determine whether illegal discrimination may have occurred or whether additional information is needed.
EEOC's investigation of your complaint depends on the facts of the case, and the kinds of information we need to gather. In some cases, we visit the employer to hold interviews and gather documents. In other cases, we interview witnesses over the phone and ask for documents by mail.
