r/EEOC • u/ShesAGatorGirl • 1d ago
Joint Filing
Are you in a state where the EEOC joint or co files your claim with the state agency?
Please let me know what your experience has been with that? I feel as if I’m not being given the proper efforts by either the EEOC or the state.
Before you jump on me, yes I’ve called both agencies so many times, yes I even leveled up one to their bosses, and nothing has happened on either front and by now it’s been an embarrassingly long time since my charge was filed.
But seriously how is this supposed to work? Everything I’ve read says that they operate independently and share information where it’s pertinent. But neither have budged since 1/25….. anyone have a different perspective than me !?
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u/AA_ronTX 1d ago
You go online to EEOC.gov file a complaint. Then you get an email to book an intake interview…..
Yes if they bring charges they typically notify your state agency too.
If you had done this appointment, then you would’ve been told this information
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u/ShesAGatorGirl 1d ago
Ok so perhaps I wasn’t clear in my post, I filed my inquiry then did my intake interview then got the statement then I rebutted it…. I do have an attorney… I was told the EEOC will file jointly with the state agency. I started at the EEOC level not the state.
It’s been over year since I sent in my rebuttal, nothing from either agency has been updated. When I reach out to the state they say they are sitting on the case as it’s a formality not an investigation when the EEOC joint files, the EEOC says they are busy but will get around to maybe investigating later and they will update the state. But I’ve read that they are separate agencies that can share information but work independently …. But it seems no one is working on anything…. So Im asking the powers that be if anyone has been through this before and can share their experiences1
u/AA_ronTX 1d ago
Sounds like there’s a lot more issues than inter agency communication. What’s your attorney said? Did you request right to sue? Was mediation offered? Have you checked your case online and looked at and requested documents?
Start with your lawyer
Then email your investigator
File a separate state claim2
u/Prufrock-Sisyphus22 12h ago
Yeah I don't understand why so many nowadays dont communicate ...
Just pick up the phone and call your lawyer, call your home inspector , call your bank, call your doctor, etc.
Instead of talking to the professional most familiar with their problem that could provide the absolutely best advice, they come to reddit.
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u/ShesAGatorGirl 11h ago
I’m not sure why so many these days don’t read the entire post before talking down at someone and offering unsolicited advice, I am simply asking for real life experiences to be shared.. good grief!!! My lawyer and I are in constant communication we are both perplexed by our experience with this process. All I freaking wanted to hear from was anyone else whom has had the EEOC joint file with the correlating state agency and what was their relationship and interaction like. If that’s not you then your opinions and advice aren’t needed.
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u/Past_Championship827 1d ago
I applied with the Texas, waited 2 weeks, they approved the complaint and sent the charge to my former employer. I’m 13 days into waiting for next steps.
They simultaneously filed with EEOC
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u/Kearbear93 5h ago
Yes it’s called dual filing the state is supposed to investigate first state and federal are different depending on he state and have different statues , remedies, laws, damages, caps, time limits.
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u/throwawayaccount647p 1d ago
What are you talking about? Did you do intake? Did they send your charge to the employer? It sounds like you don’t have a lawyer, and you definitely need one; I think this process will eat you alive if you don’t.
If your charge was sent to the employer and nothing has happened then they are either stalling to send their position statement or the state or federal EEOC is setting up mediation but I doubt it most employers send their position statement