What to Expect when you file a Discrimination Claim at Work

If you wish to file a discrimination claim at work, you may first file your claim at the EEOC and TWC. They will conduct an investigation to legitimize your claims. Human rights attorney Karen DeSoto provides some insights.

• If the investigation determine that there isn’t sufficient evidence for them to take your case, they will issue to you a letter that is essentially a right to sue. This allows you to file your discrimination claim without the help of the EEOC or TWC.

• Remember that you will be allowed to file a suit solely on the basis of the information you originally provided in your charge, so be thorough and have an expert review it.

• If the charge does not provide sufficient information or correct information, chances are that you will be left with an invalid claim or lose a viable claim that could otherwise have improved your chances of compensation.

• Remember that the investigators at EEOC and TWC will assist you in filling out the claim limits. However, they are not lawyers and may not take into account all the factors required for a successful result.

• Employing a lawyer to help you draft your lawsuit is highly recommended.

Having a lawyer represent you is a prudent and realistic approach to a discrimination claim, allowing you to improve your chances of winning the suit.