How to File a Racial Discrimination Complaint

Whether you have taken on a new position with an employer or have been with the company for years, when you experience racial discrimination, it is vital that you take the time to report it immediately. Follow the necessary steps to ensure that the complaint is filed with the appropriate person.

1. Obtain documentation or proof in some form that shows you were racially discriminated against. If you are unable to obtain physical proof, find a witness who can attest to the instances you are attempting to file a complaint because of.


2. Review the law and determine if it is actually considered racial discrimination. If you are constantly denied work and work is always given to a person of another race, this does not constitute racial discrimination. This is simply because there could be a large number of reasons that you are not receiving work, some of which include poor quality and lack of timeliness. Make sure that it is discrimination before proceeding to file a complaint.


3. Contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to file your complaint. Once you have taken the necessary steps to document your case, there will be an investigation put into play. During this investigation, a professional may be required to review any differences there may be with others that are in comparable positions than you are. For instance, if you and another employee were hired around the same time, have the same quality of annual reviews and are in the same position, it may be racial discrimination if the salary is not the same and there is a racial difference.