What Can I Expect To Happen In An Eeoc Investigation?

Other EEOC Violations & Investigation FAQs

• Q: How Will I Know If A Charge Of Discrimination Has Been Filed Against My Company?
  A: 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
• Q: 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?
  A: 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
• Q: What Records Am I Required To Keep If I Receive An Eeoc Charge?
  A: 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
• Q: What Is The Enforcement On The Eeoc Record-Keeping Requirements?
  A: Legal sanctions may be imposed upon unions, employers, or joint labor­management committees who refuse or fail to comply with their EEOC record­keeping and … More
• Q: 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?
  A: 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
• Q: What If The Eeoc Sent A Notice Of Charge That Contains Very Little Information About A Claim Of Discrimination?
  A: 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
• Q: What If You Believe That The Eeoc Charge Filed Against Your Company Is Frivolous. Should You Respond?
  A: 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
• Q: What Happens If A Charge Is Dismissed By The Eeoc?
  A: 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
• Q: What Does The Eeoc Do If It Determines That A Violation Of The Law Has Occurred?
  A: If the EEOC determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred, a written determination and invitation to enter into conciliation … More
• Q: If An Employer Settled A Discrimination Charge That Was Handled By My Local Fepa And Received A Separate Dismissal Notice From The Eeoc?
  A: Most charges are dual­filed under both state and federal law. Regardless of which agency is processing the charge, both agencies have to close their respective … More