Overview Of Federal Sector EEO Complaint Process
- EEO Counselor. ...
- Filing A Formal Complaint. ...
- Agency Issues A Decision (Final Action) ...
- Requesting A Hearing. ...
- Filing An Appeal Of The Agency's Final Order. ...
- Request For Reconsideration Of The Appeal Decision. ...
- Filing A Lawsuit.
What are the steps in the EEO complaint process?
What are the steps in the EEO process for federal employees?
- Step 1: Contact an EEO counselor. Within 45 days of the discrimination or retaliation, you must contact your agency's EEO counselor. ...
- Step 2: File a formal complaint. ...
- Step 3: Participate in the investigation. ...
- Step 4: Decide how to proceed.
What happens when you file an EEO complaint?
When a charge is filed against an organization, the EEOC will notify the organization within 10 days. ... The EEOC has authority to investigate whether there is reasonable cause to believe discrimination occurred. In many cases, the organization may choose to resolve a charge through mediation or settlement.
