- 1). Assemble as much data supporting your complaint as possible. During the complaint process, you will be asked to provide the company's name, address, and phone number and how many people are employed by the company. You will also be asked to briefly describe the events, the dates the events occurred and the contact information for possible witnesses.
- 2). Verify that the time limit for filing your complaint has not expired. You can do this at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's website. Most complaints must be filed within 180 days of the alleged violation, but if state or local laws also cover the violation, the time limit might be extended to 300 days.
- 3). Complete the EEOC online assessment to determine if the commission has jurisdiction over the company and type of complaint you wish to file.
- 4). If the EEOC is the appropriate agency, print a copy of the online assessment.
- 5). Find the contact information for your local EEOC office at the agency's website. Call the local office to make an appointment to file your complaint in person or to receive instructions on filing by mail.
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