How do I contact the EEOC in Ohio?
If you are near a filing deadline (at least 180 days but generally 300 days) please call 1-800-669-4000. For individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, you can reach EEOC by videophone at 1-844-234-5122.
Does Ohio have an EEOC?
Ohio | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
How can I talk to someone at the EEOC?
Contact the EEOC
- Call us at 1-800-669-4000 (TTY: 1-800-669-6820)
- Contact any of our 53 field offices directly by going to the Field Office List and Jurisdiction Map and selecting the office closest to you.
How do I file a discrimination lawsuit in Ohio?
What should I do? If you feel that you have been discriminated against in violation of Ohio law, contact the Ohio Civil Rights Commission to file an employment charge of discrimination. For more information, contact the Ohio Civil Rights Commission at 888-278-7101.
Is discrimination illegal in Ohio?
Ohio law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or color in hiring, promotion, tenure, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, terms, conditions and privileges of employment, or any other matter directly or indirectly related to employment.
How do I talk to HR about unfair treatment?
Reporting an Employer for Unfair Treatment
- Keep it focused. Don’t list every problem you’ve ever had with the company; focus on the illegal conduct.
- No legal buzzwords. Don’t use legal terminology you don’t fully understand.
- Be constructive. Identify what you would like to see changed.
- Avoid threats.
Does the EEOC always issue a right to sue letter?
The key point here is that you only have 90 days to file an employment discrimination case after you get a right to sue letter. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issues “right to sue letters” when they are finished working on a case.
How do I file a discrimination complaint in Ohio?
You may call the Bureau of Civil Rights to submit your complaint or you may submit your complaint in writing. If the complaint is submitted by telephone you can call (614) 644-2703 or Toll Free 1-866-227-6353.
How serious is an EEOC complaint against an employer?
Only 2% of EEOC charges result in action. While a company may want to take the risk to represent itself in front of the EEOC, that 2% risk may lead to a substantial penalty and money judgment that can bankrupt a company.