Federal EEO Counseling Lawyer
There are several steps in the process of filing an employment discrimination lawsuit. Federal law requires that employees first contact an EEO counselor. EEO stands for “Equal Employment Opportunity.” The EEO counselor is a mediator between employers and employees. An employee must undergo this mandatory counseling process before filing a discrimination complaint.
One of the first things an employee should do if they feel they have been discriminated against in the workplace is contact an attorney. At the Vaughn Law Firm, we help our clients with every part of this complicated legal process, including the EEO counseling stage. Contact our federal EEO counseling lawyers now at 877-615-9495 for more information.
EEO Counseling
According to the law, EEO counseling must occur no longer than 45 days after a discriminatory act or acts have been committed. The counseling period typically lasts 30 days or less, after which an employee can file an official complaint. The EEO counselor is a neutral party, but going through the counseling process can strengthen an employee’s case for discrimination. This process is the same for all categories of employment discrimination, including:
- Age discrimination
- Race discrimination
- Gender discrimination
- Pregnancy discrimination
- Disability discrimination
EEO counselors are not legal experts and do not provide legal advice. However, they do create written records of the counseling process and of the employee’s complaint. This is the first formal step employees must take when they decide to stand up to employment discrimination.
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At the Vaughn Law Firm we help our brave clients who are unwilling to tolerate employment discrimination. We are committed to guiding our clients through each step of the process, including seeking EEO counseling. To learn how we can bring our years of experience to bear on your case, contact our federal EEO counseling attorneys today at 877-615-9495.
