EEOC & employment claims
What it means
A formal allegation filed with the EEOC stating that an employer or other covered organization engaged in unlawful employment discrimination.
Why it matters
A charge starts a formal agency process with response deadlines, document requests, investigation activity, and potential mediation or conciliation. Employers need one operating record for ownership, communications, evidence, and required follow-up.
Related terms
Position Statement · Request for Information (RFI)
Source
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ↗
Last reviewed: July 18, 2026
Operational guidance, not legal advice. The meaning or required response may depend on jurisdiction, facts, agency instructions, and current law.