What to Expect
After a charge is filed and received by the Bureau of Civil Affairs, the following will occur:
- An EEO/AA officer will review your complaint and conduct an investigation.
- A determination will be made whether there is substantial evidence to support the charge.
- You will receive a written notification at the conclusion of the investigation.
- If you are not in agreement with any of the findings of the investigator, you may appeal directly to the Chief of the Bureau of Civil Affairs in writing at the following address:
- BCA Chicago
Chief of the Bureau of Civil Affairs
401 S. Clinton, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
Additional Regulatory Agencies
In addition, you may file a discrimination complaint with one of the following regulatory agencies:
Illinois Department of Human Rights
535 West Jefferson, 1st Floor
Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: (217) 785-5100
TTY: (866) 740-3953
Fax: (217) 785-5106
Email: IDHR.Intake@illinois.gov
Internet: www2.illinois.gov/DHR
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
JCK Federal Building
230 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 872-9744
Fax: (312) 558-1260
TTY: (866) 744-3953
Internet: www.eeoc.gov
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Robert A. Young Federal Building
1222 Spruce, Room 8-100
Phone: (800) 669-4000
Fax: (314) 539-7894
TTY: (800) 669-6820
Internet: www.eeoc.gov
Food Assistance (SNAP) Specific
Finally, if you have applied for food assistance and feel that you have been discriminated against, you may send a written complaint to:
- United States Department of Agrigulture
Director, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement
Room 326-W Whitten Building
1400 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Phone: (202) 260-1026
Federal Relay Service: (800) 877-8339
Email: SM.OASCR.Info@USDA.gov
