(EEOC)
Your Rights as a Federal Employee Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, all persons have the right to equal federal employment opportunities regardless of the following:
Federal laws concerning workplace discrimination are enforced by various agencies. Unless the government speaks with one voice on matters of employment nondiscrimination, workers may be confused as to what rights they have and how to protect themselves. In return, employers may be uncertain of their obligations and how to voluntarily comply with their legal duties. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for coordinating the federal government's employment non-discrimination effort. The EEOC is required to review regulations and other EEO policy-related documents before they are issued to ensure consistency in the government's effort to combat workplace discrimination. If you are a federal employee facing or accused of unlawful employment discrimination, our attorneys are available to represent you throughout the entire EEOC process. Tully Rinckey, PLLC can represent clients at every stage of the federal government's EEO process, from initial EEO counselor contact all the way through appeals in federal court. |
| If you, a friend, a family member, or a co-worker needs assistance in dealing with the EEOC please do not hesitate to contact us at info@fedattorney.com |
| Process of Filing a Discrimination Claim |
The timeline to file a claim under the EEOC is much different than in the private sector. Once a federal employee knows they have been discriminated against, they should immediately begin the process, as they only have a certain amount of days to do so. The first step of the process is to contact a designated EEO counselor at their agency to file an informal complain of discrimination. If the complaint is not resolved through EEO counseling within 30-60 days, then the employee will be given written notice of their right to file a formal EEO complaint within 15 calendar days. Once a formal EEO complaint is filed, the employee's agency can either accept or dismiss the complaint. If accepted, the agency will conduct an investigation into the complaint, which is required to be resolved 180 calendar days from the date on which the formal complaint was filed. The agency investigation will consist of either a fact-finding conference or witness interviews. At the end of the 180-day period, the agency will issue a report of investigation that includes all the evidence gathered by the EEO investigator. After that, an employee has several options. They can:
The employee may appeal the final agency decision to the EEOC headquarters in Washington, D.C. and may file their civil action in federal court at any time after the formal complaint has been pending for more than 180 days. Tully Rinckey, PLLC can represent clients at every stage of the federal government's EEO process, from initial EEO counselor contact all the way through appeals in federal court. Call 518-218-7100 today for a consultation on your issue. |
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