Charge Filing Procedures for the Memphis District Office

To protect your legal rights, it is always best to contact EEOC promptly when discrimination is suspected. There are strict time limits within which charges must be filed. Charges may be filed in person, by mail or by telephone by contacting the nearest EEOC office. To avoid delay, call or write beforehand if you need special assistance, such as an interpreter, to file a charge.

Individuals who are interested in filing charges of discrimination are initially screened by an EEOC representative to determine whether your employment experiences are covered by the laws EEOC enforces. You may also use our online assessment and complete a questionnaire to be sent or taken to our office. (Note: our online assessment will be unavailable each week for up to 30 minutes, Saturday evening or Sunday morning.) The EEOC representative will ask questions about your allegations, about the evidence available to support the allegations, and about jurisdiction (whether the charge is timely, and the employer, charging party and subject matter are covered under the statutes enforced by EEOC).

Our staff will advise you whether your employment concern is covered by EEOC. If it is not covered, you will be provided with information on where you might receive assistance. If covered by EEOC, you will be advised on the procedures for filing a charge of employment discrimination with EEOC.

When completing the questionnaire you should be prepared to provide the following information:

The name, address, and telephone number of the person filing the charge;
The name, address, and telephone number of the company, employment agency, or union that the charge is filed against, and the number of employees (or union members), if known;
A short description of the event(s) with supporting documentation (if any) which caused the person filing the charge to believe that his or her rights were violated;
The date(s) the event(s) took place;
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any witnesses;
Whether the individual has filed the same or similar charge with a state or local fair employment practice agency; and
The name, address, and telephone number of a person who always knows where to contact the person wishing to file a charge.

Please be sure to read our information on time limits for filing a charge.


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