EEOC Complaints & Proceedings

Experienced EEOC Lawyer

Employment attorney Lori Searcy routinely represents individuals and companies in connection with EEOC complaints and proceedings. The law firm also handles equal employment opportunity complaints filed with the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights, Alexandria Office of Human Rights, and other local administrative agencies.

What is the EEOC?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing most employment discrimination laws. To commence an action under laws enforced by the EEOC, employees must file an EEOC complaint within the required time limits. Procedures for federal employee discrimination complaints are different. Laws enforced by the EEOC include:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting employment discrimination and retaliation based on race, color, religion, national origin or sex;
• The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibiting discrimination and retaliation against women because of pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions;
• The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requiring equal pay regardless of gender;
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibiting discrimination and retaliation against employees aged 40 and older;
• The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibiting discrimination and retaliation against qualified individuals with disabilities in the federal government;
• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibiting discrimination and retaliation against qualified individuals with disabilities in the private sector and state and local governments; and
• The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibiting discrimination and retaliation because of genetic information.

How do I file an EEOC complaint?

The procedures to file EEOC complaints are on line at www.eeoc.gov. While you should not delay filing your EEO claim, if you would like to speak with a lawyer about potential representation in an EEO matter, feel free to call the firm at 703-644-4122 / 202-393-1443 or complete the employment case review form.

How should an employer respond to a Notice of Charge from the EEOC?

Before responding to an EEOC complaint, the employer should investigate the facts and develop a strategy tailored to the specific circumstances. An experienced employment attorney should be consulted as soon as possible in the process. If your company has received an EEOC notice of charge, you are welcome to contact employment lawyer Lori Searcy at 703-644-4122 / 202-393-1443 or via the quick contact form for a consultation.