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Federal agencies that investigate and enforce workplace rights. Find the right agency for your situation and learn how to file.

EEOC

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Discrimination

Harassment

Retaliation

Equal Pay

File a Complaint 1-800-669-4000

Deadline: Generally 180 days from the discriminatory act (300 days if a state/local agency enforces a similar law)

DOL

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

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Oversees federal labor laws including wages, hours, workplace safety, and employee benefits.

Wages

Overtime

FMLA

Child Labor

Federal Contracts

File a Complaint 1-866-487-9243

Deadline: FLSA claims must be filed within 2 years (3 years for willful violations)

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Ensures safe and healthful working conditions by enforcing standards and providing training.

Workplace Safety

Health Hazards

Whistleblower Retaliation

Inspections

File a Complaint 1-800-321-6742

Deadline: 30 days for whistleblower complaints; no deadline for safety complaints

NLRB

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

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Protects employees' rights to organize, form unions, and engage in collective bargaining.

Union Rights

Unfair Labor Practices

Election Issues

Collective Bargaining

File a Complaint 1-844-762-6572

Deadline: 6 months from the unfair labor practice

OFCCP

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

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Ensures that federal contractors do not discriminate and take affirmative action.

Federal Contractor Discrimination

Affirmative Action

Pay Equity

File a Complaint 1-800-397-6251

Deadline: 180 days from the alleged discrimination

SEC

SEC Whistleblower Program

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Rewards individuals who report securities law violations to the SEC.

Securities Fraud

Financial Reporting

Insider Trading

Whistleblower Rewards

File a Complaint 1-202-551-4790

Deadline: No specific deadline, but report as soon as possible

Important: Filing deadlines are critical. If you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to file. When in doubt, contact the agency or consult an attorney as soon as possible.