Filing a Charge of Employment Discrimination

Who Can File a Charge of Discrimination?

Any individual who believes that his or her  rights have been violated may file a charge of discrimination with NERC.

How Is a Charge of Discrimination Filed?

A charge may be filed by mail, on the internet or in person at the nearest NERC office. You will be asked to complete an intake inquiry form. Your complaint will be assessed, and if it meets the legal requirements, a formal charge will be drafted for your review and signature.

You must file your employment or public accommodation complaint within 300 days of the date of the alleged violation. Housing complaints must be filed within one year of the alleged violation.

Individuals who need an accommodation in order to file a charge (e.g., sign language interpreter, print materials in an accessible format) should inform the EEOC field office so appropriate arrangements can be made.

What Information Must Be Provided to File a Charge?

• The complaining party's name, address, and telephone number;

• The name, address, and telephone number of the respondent employer, employment agency, or union that is alleged to have discriminated, and number of employees (or union members), if known;

• A short description of the alleged violation (the event that caused the complaining party to believe that his or her rights were violated); and

• The date(s) of the alleged violation(s).

• Federal employees or applicants for employment should see Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Processing.

 

Click for Equal Rights Commission On-line Complaint Form

This Complaint Form is for employment-related discrimination complaints only.  For Public Accommodation or Housing complaints, please contact the Equal Rights Commission.

 

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