EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION - COMPLAINTS | UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

Takes complaints and investigates suspected cases of discrimination in employment due to race, color, age, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, retaliation, sexual orientation and gender identity, or equal pay. Does not offer legal advice but will help client understand legal issues surrounding the complaint. Offers clients mediation as an alternative to an investigation.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

131 M St. Ne, Washington, DC 20507

Hours

Complaints must be filed within 300 days of alleged discrimination and before pursing a lawsuit.M-F: 8:15am-4:45pm.

Application process

Call M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm. If no answer, leave a message, and someone will return the call within three business days. All hearings are by phone.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Handles cases where place of employment has fifteen or more employees. Filing a complaint with this office must be done before pursuing a lawsuit. Age discrimination cases for those aged 40 and older. This office serves the following counties in Ohio: Ashland, Ashtabula, Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Erie, Fairfield, Franklin, Geauga, Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Holmes, Huron, Jefferson, Knox, Lake, Licking, Lorain, Mahoning, Marion, Medina, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Vinton, Washington, and Wayne.

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UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

Coordinates all Federal Equal Employment Opportunity practices and regulations. Handles discrimination complaints.