EEOC = SLOW (why???)

[mikeynchrissy]

ARIZONA...

About filing EEOC charges and why they take so long...

My complaint and my boyfriends, were filed on 05-30-01. We have both sent them 2 more packets of information each (mine = unemployment appeal information where employer lied to Judge & appeal found in my favor /// Mike's = 3 absurd write-ups employer made in retaliation after being made aware of the EEOC complaint (within 2 days) and being terminated for something that happens EVERY DAY at that job.)

Why is the EEOC taking SOOO long? They are just giving our former employer more time to cover his tracks and try to hide all the discrimination!!!!! It doesn't make any sense. I want to call and ask, but they told us directly that it will probably delay the charges being taken care of.

So, what can we do?

Will the EEOC tell us if by some WEIRD chance, they don't find in our favor???

We are getting anxious, and meanwhile, we are broke. Can't pay bills, rent, food, etc. Trying to get jobs, but think we are getting bad refrences and we live in a very seasonal town.

Does anyone know why this is taking so long?

Is this typical?

Have they just forgotten about us, or are they just investigating, still? The longer they take, the more proof we could not get, will be destroyed.

 

[buddy2bear]

The EEOC, like any governmental agency, is not fast on its feet. Keep trying to find another job and don't count on these cases bringing you a whole lot of $$.

Steps: (1) you file a complaint with EEOC; (2) EEOC sends notice of complaint to company; (3) company sends to lawyer; (4) lawyer has x number of days (which he can request an extension of) to file a Statement of Position; (5) EEOC investigator reads Statement and, hopefully, makes recommendation; (6) EEOC issues "Probable Cause" or "No Probable Cause" and sends a "Right to Sue" letter; (7) after receiving RTS letter, you find an attorney to take the case; (8) attorney sends letter to company with offered settlement; (9) company rejects (if accepted, then it can be over soon); (10) your attorney files Complaint in District Court; (11) company attorney answers complaint and motions to move to federal court; and on and on and on. Could take a long time. So, "don't count your chickens until they hatch" and keep looking for a job.

 

[swicket]

From my experience in the federal sector, EEOC is extreamly slow. I have known of cases taking up to 13 years to process through the administration process. According to EEOC, they are overworked/understaffed. Currently, its a three year wait for a hearing with an EEOC administrative law judge. Let alone, the appeal process and court proceedings once that has be done.
Not to be negative, but while this is all occuring you'd be better off to look for other employment during the interim. Remember, the EEOC process is designed to frustrate Complainants into withdrawing their Complaints. So stay a steady course and remain patient.