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Mixed Cases Complaints

Some employment discrimination complaints can be appealed to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). In these cases, the employee has to choose to keep on with the complaint as a "mixed case...

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ONEDOT Sharing Neutrals

DOTs ONEDOT Sharing Neutrals Program provides neutral mediators to assist in resolving Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) cases at all stages...

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Formal Complaint

Mediation may also be requested after a formal complaint has been filed. An agreement to mediate form must be signed by both parties and provided to the DMC.

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Pre - Complaint

Contacting an EEO Counselor

At the informal stage, the aggrieved party must contact an EEO Counselor within 45 days of an...