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Revised Brochures available
for "Sexual Harassment on the Job" and "Drug Testing: What You Should Know and
What You Should Ask"
See your Chief Steward for
Details (January, 2002) 
Filing a Charge of Job
Discrimination
Any person who believes that his or her job rights have
been violated has the right to file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC.
Also, another person, group, or agency may file a charge on behalf of someone
else.
A charge may be filed by mail or in person at the
nearest EEOC office. The local telephone book may have a telephone number for
the closest EEOC office, listed under US Government. Calling 1-800-669-4000 also
will connect you to the nearest EEOC office. In addition, telephone numbers and
information on filing a charge can be found at EEOC's Internet Web site at
www.eeoc.gov .
Time Limits for Filing a Charge
A charge must be filed with EEOC
within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation in order to protect the
charging party's rights. This 180-day deadline may be increased up to 300 days
if the charge also is covered by certain state or local anti-discrimination
laws. Under all laws enforced by EEOC, except the EPA, a charge must be filed
with EEOC before going to court.
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