Legal Process - Filing a Discrimination Complaint

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces laws enacted to prevent job discrimination. They are also involved in oversight and policy making as it is related to job discriminations. Any individual who feels their employer has discriminated against them for any of the reasons overseen by the EEOC has the right to file a complaint. This paper will review the process an individual must follow to file a claim of discrimination against their …

…does not work the injured party will have the right to ask the courts for remediation. Although a detailed and cumbersome endeavor, the process is an important part of the workplace environment in the United States. References Bland, Timothy S. (2001, March). Anatomy of an employment lawsuit. HRMagazine, 46(3), 145-151. Retrieved June 25, 2005 from the University of Phoenix ProQuest database. The EEOC website provides information and answers regarding the enforcement of federal employment guidelines (http://www.eeoc.gov).