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How to file a Charge

Individuals who believe they have suffered discrimination may call the OSC toll-free Worker Hotline at 1-800-255-7688 [Voice] or 1-800-237-2515 [TTY].

OSC staff members (who have access to language interpreters) can help workers by calling employers and explaining proper verification practices and, when necessary, by providing victims of discrimination with charge forms. Upon receipt of a charge of discrimination, OSC investigations typically take no longer than 7 months. Victims may obtain various types of relief, including job relief and back pay.

To file a charge, please mail or fax the charge form to::

Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices
Civil Rights Division
US Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (NYA)
Washington, DC 20530

Worker Hotline: 1-800-255-7688 [Voice] or 1-800-237-2515 [TTY]
Employer Hotline: 1-800-255-8155 [Voice] or 1-800-362-2735 [TTY]
Direct Office Line: 1-202-616-5594 [Voice] or 1-202-616-5525 [TTY]
Fax: (202) 616-5509

You also have the option of completing the English (Fillable) Charge form electronically, printing and signing it, and then sending it as an email attachment to osccrt@usdoj.gov

The OSC Homepage includes valuable resource material, frequently asked questions, and links to other helpful sites.

Click on the Adobe icon to download an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of each item. OSC charge forms are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. To view and print these forms, you need to download and install Adobe Acrobat.


CHARGE FORMS


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Worker Hotline: 1-800-255-7688 • Employer Hotline: 1-800-255-8155

Updated November 17, 2009