Please be advised that, you have the option to schedule a telephone interview, an interview by video with an EEOC representative, or an in-person interview at our office.  Individuals who come into the office without an appointment will be screened for appropriate follow-up. Scheduling an interview is strongly recommended and individuals with appointments will be given priority.  

You are encouraged to visit the EEOC Public Portal (https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/) to schedule an intake appointment by telephone, by video or in-person.   The system can also be accessed by going directly to our website at https://www.eeoc.gov/

There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000. 

For individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, you can reach EEOC by videophone at 1-844-234-5122. If you have a disability which prevents you from accessing the Public Portal or you otherwise have difficulty with accessing the portal, please call 1-800-669-4000. 

For information on temporary office closures due to inclement weather or other issues, see our Operating Status page. 

 

Charlotte District Office

Location

129 West Trade Street
Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States

ASL Video Phone
Director
Betsy Rader
Regional Attorney
Melinda Dugas
Office Hours

The Charlotte Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Please note that we will make every effort to take your Charge of Discrimination during your visit. In some instances, staff may not be able to conduct a full interview but will instead answer your questions and share key information, including next steps for filing a charge. Individuals who have scheduled in-person appointments through the Public Portal will be seen at the scheduled appointment time. Walk-ins will be seen on a “first come, first served basis,” with those having imminent filing deadlines seen first.

Directions

The Charlotte District Office is located on the 4th floor at 129 West Trade Street in Charlotte, North Carolina 28202. When you arrive in the building, please sign in at the building’s front desk in order to take the elevator to the 4th floor intake lobby.

Paid parking or validation is not provided by the EEOC, but there are numerous paid parking facilities convenient to the office location, including one attached to 129 West Trade Street. There are also various public transportation services conveniently available to this address.