Please be advised that, you have the option to schedule a telephone interview, an interview by video with an EEOC representative, or an in-person interview at our office.  Individuals who come into the office without an appointment will be screened for appropriate follow-up. Scheduling an interview is strongly recommended and individuals with appointments will be given priority.  

You are encouraged to visit the EEOC Public Portal (https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/) to schedule an intake appointment by telephone, by video or in-person.   The system can also be accessed by going directly to our website at https://www.eeoc.gov/. 

There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000. 

For individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, you can reach EEOC by videophone at 1-844-234-5122. If you have a disability which prevents you from accessing the Public Portal or you otherwise have difficulty with accessing the portal, please call 1-800-669-4000. 

For information on temporary office closures due to inclement weather or other issues, see our Operating Status page. 

 

State, Local and Tribal Programs

The EEOC works with the Fair Employment Practice Agencies (FEPAs) and the Tribal Employment Rights Offices (TEROs) to manage charges of discrimination and the protection of the employment rights of Native Americans. The EEOC contracts with approximately 90 FEPAs nationwide to process more than 48,000 discrimination charges annually. These charges raise claims under state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination as well as the federal laws enforced by the EEOC. FEPA and TERO offices for the area covered by this office are listed below.

State, Local and Tribal Programs
The EEOC works with the Fair Employment Practice Agencies (FEPAs) and the Tribal Employment Rights Offices (TEROs) to manage charges of discrimination and the protection of the employment rights of Native Americans. The EEOC contracts with approximately 90 FEPAs nationwide to process more than 48,000 discrimination charges annually. These charges raise claims under state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination as well as the federal laws enforced by the EEOC. FEPA and TERO offices for the area covered by this office are listed below.


N.C. Office of Administrative Hearings, Civil Rights Division (State Employees Only)(FEPA)
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

Mailing Address:

6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714

Jonathan D. Ekblad, Director, Civil Rights Division
Phone: 984-236-1850
Fax: 984-236-1871
Civil Rights Fax: 984-236-1946
E-mail: jonathan.ekblad@oah.nc.gov
Website: https://www.oah.nc.gov/
General Inquiries: oah.postmaster@oah.nc.gov
Hearings (Contested Cases or efile): oah.clerks@oah.nc.gov
Employment Charges: Civilrightsdiv@oah.nc.gov
Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
(Closed for all State holidays)

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Tribal Employee Rights Organization (TERO)
P. O. Box 1839
756 Aquoni Road
Cherokee, NC  28719
Director:  Terri Henry
Phone:  828-359-6540
Mobile:  828-788-3430
terrhenr@nc-cherokee.com