You can file a complaint with OFCCP if you believe an employer doing business with the Federal government has discriminated against you in employment, or in applying for employment because of your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or for asking about, discussing, or disclosing your compensation or that of others.

You can also file a complaint if you believe an employer doing business with the Federal government retaliated or otherwise took negative employment action against you because you filed a complaint, opposed acts or practices made unlawful by the laws enforced by OFCCP, or assisted or participated in a compliance evaluation or complaint investigation, or if you think a company doing business with the Federal Government violates other OFCCP contractor obligations.

To file a complaint with OFCCP, follow the instructions below.

Note: The employer will be notified if you file a complaint.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

You have a limited amount of time to file a complaint with OFCCP, unless the time for filing is extended for good cause shown:

If you believe the action(s) taken by the employer were based on:You must file your complaint within:
  • Race
  • Color
  • Religion
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity
  • National origin; and/or
  • Discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about pay
180 calendar days of the action(s) taken by the employer that you think was either discrimination or retaliation
  • Disability
  • Protected veteran status
300 calendar days of the action(s) taken by the employer that you think was either discrimination or retaliation

 

If you have more than 60 days in which to file a timely complaint, we encourage you to submit a pre-complaint inquiry prior to filing a complaint. OFCCP will review your inquiry to determine whether OFCCP is the right federal agency to handle the matter.

If you would like to directly file a complaint, proceed with the steps below.

FILING A COMPLAINT

Step 1

Submit a complaint form online so OFCCP can review your concerns. If you have questions or need assistance, contact the OFCCP Help Desk at 1-800-397-6251.

Submitting the form online is the preferred method. If you cannot submit the form online or need to submit the form in another language, you may download the applicable form below and submit it to an OFCCP Regional Office by email, mail, or fax. Send the form to the OFCCP regional office that covers the state where the alleged discrimination occurred.

You may also file in person at an OFCCP District or Area office.

Step 2

OFCCP will review your complaint and notify the employer that you have filed a complaint.

Step 3

OFCCP will determine if we will investigate, close, or refer the complaint to another agency that may assist you. We will notify you of our determination.