EEOC Violations & Investigation FAQs
-
I received a charge from the EEOC that says my business violated federal law. How can the EEOC say this before anyone has even investigated?
While there are a few rare exceptions, ordinarily the charge must be filed by a member of the public who has contacted EEOC and alleged that a company has … more -
How will I know if a charge of discrimination has been filed against my company?
The EEOC will notify the employer within 10 days of receiving a charge. Notification normally includes a copy of the charge briefly identifying the charging party, the … more -
What can I expect to happen in an EEOC investigation?
After a charge is filed, you may be asked to provide a statement of position responding to the allegations in the charge. You may also be asked to provide documents or … more -
What records am I required to keep if I receive an EEOC charge?
The EEOC Notice of Charge form that you receive should explain the agency`s record keeping requirements. When an EEOC charge has been filed against your company, you … more -
What is the enforcement on the EEOC record-keeping requirements?
Legal sanctions may be imposed upon unions, employers, or joint labormanagement committees who refuse or fail to comply with their EEOC recordkeeping and … more -
What if my records are not in the format requested by the EEOC and it will be too costly and time-consuming to comply with the request?
Talk to the EEOC investigator before submitting information in a format different from that requested or refusing to comply altogether. Explain what business records … more -
What if the EEOC sent a Notice of Charge that contains very little information about a claim of discrimination?
The EEOC generally sends notice to employers that a charge has been filed within 10 days after the charge is filed. The EEOC may occasionally give you notice of a … more -
What if you believe that the EEOC Charge filed against your company is frivolous. Should you respond?
Yes. You should respond. Under the EEOC`s current procedures, if the EEOC believes the charge is invalid or frivolous, it will dismiss the charge. If the charge was … more -
What happens if a charge is dismissed by the EEOC?
If the EEOC dismisses a charge, it will not proceed further with an investigation. The charging party is notified of his or her right to file a lawsuit in court. A … more -
What does the EEOC do if it determines that a violation of the law has occurred?
If the EEOC determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred, a written determination and invitation to enter into conciliation … more
Labor and Employment Sub-categories
