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The process.
Direct answers to the questions workers ask most often, with primary sources beside the legal rules they support.
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Do I need a lawyer to file an EEOC charge?
No lawyer is required.
Read the guide →How do I report harassment to HR in writing?
How to report harassment to HR so the report protects you: put it in writing, what to include, and the law that covers you for sending it.
Read the guide →Should I file with the EEOC or my state agency?
Worksharing agreements mean a charge filed with one agency is usually filed with both, with an important California exception.
Read the guide →Should I sign a severance agreement after harassment?
No agreement can stop you filing a charge with the EEOC.
Read the guide →What happens after you file an EEOC complaint?
Your employer is notified within 10 days.
Read the guide →What is a right-to-sue letter and what do I do with it?
A right-to-sue notice ends the agency stage and starts a court clock: 90 days federal, 1 year California, 60 days Texas, 90 days Nevada, none in Washington.
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