QUESTION: WHAT DOES "EEOC" STAND FOR?
'EEOC' stands for the
"Equal Employment Opportunity Commission"
| Who: | EEOC = the Equal Employment Opportunity Commmission |
| What: | Administrative Agency that investigates discrimination |
| Where: | US. Federal. Executive Branch. |
| When: | 1964 |
| How: | Statutes: Title VII, Title VIII, etc. Regulations: 29 CFR 1600 - 29 CFR 1695 |
| Why: | Combat discrimination to help form a more perfect union, and improve the general welfare |
| Web: | EEOC.gov |
People submit their complaints to the agency before filing their lawsuits.
EXAMPLE A (John Doe)
During the investigation of his sex discrimination complaint, though, Company XYZ fires him. So, he amends it to explicitly include a charge for retaliation.
After 180 days, the EEOC issues him a Right-to-Sue letter, and he takes his case to federal court. Where a jury of his peers ends up awarding him damages.
EXAMPLE B (Jane Doe)
Such a filing is a condition precedent for litigating a discrimination lawsuit.
Note on State Agencies
Some of which have ulterior motives (ie, subverting Title VII's purpose).
Some of which, unfortunately, have repugnant methods (eg, Bribery). So, please beware of the state agencies that purport to support the EEOC's goals.
...POINTS & THINGS...
Please get the justice you deserve.
Sincerely,
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