{"id":1282,"date":"2019-08-07T18:53:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T18:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/new-york\/?p=1282"},"modified":"2025-09-10T19:36:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T19:36:01","slug":"what-is-the-eeoc-charge-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/new-york\/what-is-the-eeoc-charge-process\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the EEOC Charge Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When an employee files a complaint against an organization or there is reasonable belief that an organization has engaged in discrimination, the charge process begins. The charge itself doesn\u2019t not constitute a finding that the organization has engaged in discrimination, but it gives the EEOC authority to start an investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The EEOC Sends a Notification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The EEOC will notify the organization that a charge has been filed against them within 10 days. The notification will provide a URL that contains the charge details and a means to continue receiving messages about the investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The EEOC Starts an Investigation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the organization decides not to resolve a charge through mediation or a settlement, an investigation will take place. An EEOC investigator will evaluate the information submitted by the charging party and will determine whether or not there is a reasonable cause to believe that unlawful discrimination has occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statement of Position: If there is reasonable cause to believe unlawful discrimination took place, the organization must submit a statement of position. This is the organization\u2019s opportunity to defend their actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further request for information (RFI), on site visits, and witness interviews may also take place as part of the investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the EEOC is unable to conclude there is reasonable cause to believe discrimination occurred, the charging party and the organization will be issued a Dismissal and Notice of Rights. The charging party can proceed to file a lawsuit in federal court within 90 days or cease action against the organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If reasonable cause to believe discrimination occurred is present, both parties will receive a Letter of Determination. From there, resolution will be sought either through conciliation (an informal process) or by filing a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe you have been unlawfully discriminated against in the workplace, contact one of our employment discrimination attorneys today at 1-800-THE-FIRM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When an employee files a complaint against an organization or there is reasonable belief that an organization has engaged in discrimination, the charge process begins. The charge itself doesn\u2019t not constitute a finding that the organization has engaged in discrimination, but it gives the EEOC authority to start an investigation. 1. 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