Employment discrimination arises when position allocation procedures are marred by disparities-based attributes such as one’s age, mental and physical disability, national origin, religion, gender, and race. In North Carolina’s Raleigh, the area office is open to receive charges or claims from Monday through Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. while Friday has operations running from 8:30 a.m. to noon. To assure same day service, individuals are encouraged to arrive at least two hours before closure and, may opt to call first to obtain directions and information.
Initially, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) representatives screen individuals seeking to file charges of discrimination. The screening procedure aids in determining whether one’s employment experiences are covered in the laws enforced by EEOC. The representatives ask questions concerning the allegations, the evidence available in support of the claim(s), and jurisdiction about the timeliness of the charge, the nature of the subject matter and party’s coverage in EEOC enforcement statutes, and the employer.
In turn, the EEOC representatives or staff advice the charging party whether EEOC covers the employment concern or not (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1). In situations where the concern is not covered, information is provided regarding some of the destinations that the complainant could receive assistance. On the other hand, a claim that is found to be covered by EEOC is followed by advice regarding the completion of a questionnaire. Details include the telephone number, address, and name of the individual filing the charge, as well as similar details of the union, employment agency, or company that the claim is filed against. In addition, a short description of activities or events prompting the claim is provided in conjunction with supporting documentation (if available). Furthermore, the individual provides the date of the event, the telephone numbers, addresses, and names of witnesses, and an indication of whether the person has filed a similar or same claim with a local fair or state employment practice firm. Lastly, the name of a referee is provided.
Work Cited
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. How to file a charge of employment discrimination. 2016. Web. Retrieved on September 5, 2016 from https://www.eeoc.gov/field/raleigh/charge.cfm