07: Discrimination Claims and the EEOC - Part 2

On today's show, we're continuing our 3-part series on discrimination claims and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Joining us on the show is one of our own-- Winthrop Hubbard of Spiggle Law Firm. On part 1 of the series, we took a look at the broad view on how the EEOC operates, but in this episode, we'll be diving into the details on how to file a charge for a discrimination claim. If you feel like you're on the receiving end of wrongful termination or workplace harassment due to discrimination, this is an important episode to tune in to so you know how soon you need to act and what steps you can take to protect yourself. Originally from Washington state, Winthrop Hubbard is a graduate of University of Georgetown Law. He is currently working at Spiggle Law Firm and previously interned with the EEOC, in the private sector intake, during his time in law school. More in this episode: The specific details on how to file a discrimination claim with the EEOC What a Form 5 charge is, and the ways you can complete one What specific information you should include in your claim Why it's better to be specific, but brief, with your initial EEOC claim The most commonly-reported discrimination claim What you need to know before being interviewed at the EEOC Why you should consider EEOC mediation with your employer Tips for having a successful EEOC interview Internal insights on the EEOC's claim filing processes How to request your right to sue if the process is taking too long to resolve Links mentioned in the episode: Spiggle Law Firm EEOC - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission MWELA - Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

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07: Discrimination Claims and the EEOC - Part 2 is an episode from I Got Fired | Lost Job | Unfairly Fired | Fired Without Cause | Unemployed | Employee Rights by Tom Spiggle.

This episode is 37:04 long.

This episode was published on May 8, 2018.

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