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According to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you can submit a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) FOIA request to obtain copies of their records.
This procedure might be complex and lengthy, but DoNotPay can help you file your EEOC FOIA request in a few clicks.
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What Records Can You Get From the EEOC?
You can access open EEOC records on their website. These records include the following documents:
- Informal discussion letters responding to inquiries from the public and other federal agencies requesting public comments
- Guidance documents providing requirements for concerned parties to meet when filing a discrimination claim
A member of the public can get these documents in the EECO FOIA e-library. In case you need records in paper format, you should visit the EEOC headquarters or one of the district offices.
Before filing your EEOC Freedom of Information Act request, you should check the above-mentioned documents.
Which EEOC Records Are Confidential?
You can’t access all EEOC records as there are FOIA exemptions for the following:
| FOIA Exemptions | EEOC Does Not Release Records |
|
Employment discrimination charge files | When an EEOC investigation is still ongoing |
|
Personal information | In case releasing this information invades a person’s privacy |
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Investigative employment discrimination charge file | If a third party that is not part of the case makes a request |
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An Employer's Equal Employment Opportunity report | Unless you have filed a suit against the employer based on race, color, gender, national origin, or religion |
|
EEOC internal decision-making records | Related to decisions on litigation or guidance and policy documents |
Do You Need an EEOC Charge File?
If you need records connected to a discrimination charge filed with the EEOC, you should be aware of certain rules.
You can file a FOIA request to the EEOC for a charge file only if you are the:
- Charging party, i.e., you’re the one who filed the charge
- Respondent, i.e., you’re the employer accused of discrimination
In case the EEOC hasn’t finished their employment discrimination investigation yet, you will not get the records even if you’re one of the above-listed parties.
When To Request a Charge File Records from the EEOC
Here’s when you can request a copy of a charge file from the EEOC:
| A Charging Party | A Respondent |
| After the charging party has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against you in federal or state court |
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How Do I File an EEOC FOIA Request?
You can only submit EEOC FOIA requests in writing. It’s essential to describe the records you’d like to receive.
Indicate any relevant information regarding the required records, including:
- Location
- Date
- Subject
- Names
- A charge/complaint number
Make sure you indicate FOIA or a FOIA request on the envelope and any further correspondence regarding your request.
Where To Submit an EEOC FOIA Request
You should file your FOIA request to the director of the district or area where a charge was filed or where you think the records are available.
This option is available if you’re requesting the following four types of records:
- Non-confidential statistical data regarding the district
- Information on current or former employees of the district office
- Agreements between the Commission and Fair Employment Practice Agencies in that district
- Investigative employment discrimination charge files filed under:
Submit any other EEOC Freedom of Information Act requests by:
- Fax to (202) 653-6034
- Email to foia@eeoc.gov
- An online form
- Mail to the following address:
Stephanie D. Garner
Assistant Legal Counsel
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Office of Legal Counsel, FOIA Programs
131 M Street, N.E., Suite 5NW22B
Washington, D.C. 20507
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- Enter freedom, FOIA, public records, or a similar keyword to access our FOIA request feature
- Indicate that you want to access the records of a federal agency
- State what information or documents you need and from which agency (EEOC)
- Say if you need a fee waiver and expedited processing
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The EEOC will receive your request and should send you an acknowledgment letter soon.
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How Can You Check Your EEOC FOIA Request Status or Appeal Their Decision?
You can check the status of your FOIA request using one of the following options:
- Access the online form linked in the Where To Submit an EEOC FOIA Request section above
- Call the FOIA Requester Service Center (RSC) at (202) 663-4500, (213) 894-2840, or 1(877) 859-1802
- Fax RSC at (202) 653-6034
- Contact the staff member whose contact information is listed in the acknowledgment letter
If the EEOC has rejected your FOIA request, you can file an appeal in writing to the following address:
Assistant Legal Counsel, Office of Legal Counsel
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street, N.E., Suite 5NW02E
Washington, D.C. 20507
Make sure to send your appeal letter within 90 days of determination letter receipt.
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