Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
State Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Many states have an equal employment opportunity commission equivalent
that enforces state employment discrimination laws and related regulations.
State equivalents also investigate and resolve employment discrimination
charges filed under state laws, and
under certain Federal laws as well.
The state equal employment opportunity commission equivalent is where
you'd file a charge of discrimination under a state employment discrimination
law.
However, as previously mentioned, if you file a
charge under a Federal discrimination
law with the EEOC and a state law comes into play, then the EEOC will
likely dual-file your charge with the state equivalent.
State employment discrimination laws are generally referred to as fair
employment practices laws or FEP laws.
It follows that state equal employment opportunity commission equivalents
are generally referred to as fair employment practices agencies or FEPAs.
But the individual offices typically go by other names, as you'll see below.
Did you know? Many state equal employment
opportunity commission equivalents, such as what are generally referred
to as civil rights offices or human rights commissions,
also enforce laws that prohibit discrimination in other aspects of life
besides employment. Typical examples are laws that prohibit discrimination
in housing and public disability accommodations.
Each link below leads to a state equal employment opportunity commission
equivalent.* Some provide information about state and Federal employment
discrimination laws, and instructions for filing charges under the laws.
Others provide only limited information, such as contact information to
inquire about same.
To find a municipal equal employment opportunity commission equivalent
to inquire about local discrimination laws and charges, start by contacting
the relevant state equivalent below.
Did you know? State and municipal
cases are often easier to win and might award more. If you're not sure
to which to turn among the Federal, state and municipal equivalents for
the best results, an attorney will
advise you. Attorneys often take discrimination cases on a contingency basis.
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