EEOC Guide for Appeal Brief Writing
Chapter 9
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU FILE YOUR APPEAL AND BRIEF?
9.1 | THE PARTIES FILE THEIR BRIEFS
9.2 | THE EEOC OFFICE OF FEDERAL OPERATIONS READS THE BRIEFS, REVIEWS THE RECORD, PERFORMS LEGAL RESEARCH, AND ISSUES A DECISION
9.3 | HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR EEOC TO ISSUE A DECISION ON APPEAL?
If the case is complicated or there is disagreement on the outcome, it may take longer.
9.4 | HOW CAN I CHECK THE STATUS OF MY APPEAL?
9.5 | WHAT CAN I DO IF I FEEL THE EEOC’S APPELLATE DECISION MADE AN OBVIOUS MISTAKE?
9.6 | WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPELLATE PROCESS IS OVER?
If you prevailed on a “merits” appeal, your complaint will most likely be sent back either to the agency or to an EEOC administrative judge to determine what type and amount of relief to award you. If you later disagree with the relief you received, you can appeal the relief ordered to the EEOC Office of Federal Operations. A compliance officer in the EEOC Office of Federal Operations will monitor developments to make sure the Agency complies with the orders in the appellate decision.
However, the question of which federal district court may have personal and subject matter jurisdiction to hear your case is legal in nature, and the answer will depend on the specific circumstances surrounding your situation. Additionally, each federal district court may have its own specific rules and procedures and forms for filing civil actions, so you should contact the clerk of that district court to find out what you need to do to file a civil action. Because of these nuances, and because EEOC is an executive branch agency and the federal district courts are part of the judicial branch with its own procedures and legal rules, the EEOC Office of Federal Operations cannot provide complainants specific instructions in its appellate decisions for where or how to file civil actions.
However, some of these resources may be helpful:
You might need to reference it during your pursuit of justice.
For instance, you might need to examine one of these passages in order to protect yourself from organizations that have discriminated against you. Please stay vigilant, though, because you might encounter severe pitfalls along the way (see this example of a Florida judge who outright committed perjury).
Nevertheless – and as always – please get the justice you deserve.
Sincerely,
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