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In reply to the discussion: Cuomo's First Accuser Raises New Claims of Harassment and Retaliation [View all]Beastly Boy
(13,283 posts)59. Did any of Cuomo's accusers file charges with EEOC?
That would be the first step in the process.
I am not familiar with the EEOC guideline you are referring to (perhaps you can link me to it), but here are some guidelines that are required for EEOC to investigate:
The Stages of an EEOC Investigation
1. Someone Files a Charge
The process begins when someone files a charge with the EEOC or, for state claims, with the appropriate state agency such as the Department of Fair Housing and Employment in California.
If a victim comes to you with allegations of discrimination, investigate properly so it doesnt have to escalate. Use our EEO Investigation Checklist for guidance.
Charges generally must be made within 180 days of the last discriminatory act and do not need to be filed by the direct victim. Charges require three pieces of information:
A summary of the incident(s)
Details about the employer
The date of the last violation
A charge may be assigned priority if the preliminary facts indicate a violation occurred. On the contrary, a charge may be dismissed at any point in time if the EEOC concludes the incident did not violate the law.
1. Someone Files a Charge
The process begins when someone files a charge with the EEOC or, for state claims, with the appropriate state agency such as the Department of Fair Housing and Employment in California.
If a victim comes to you with allegations of discrimination, investigate properly so it doesnt have to escalate. Use our EEO Investigation Checklist for guidance.
Charges generally must be made within 180 days of the last discriminatory act and do not need to be filed by the direct victim. Charges require three pieces of information:
A summary of the incident(s)
Details about the employer
The date of the last violation
A charge may be assigned priority if the preliminary facts indicate a violation occurred. On the contrary, a charge may be dismissed at any point in time if the EEOC concludes the incident did not violate the law.
This is the first step. Without it, EEOC guidelines lack context. The last stage of an EEOC investifgation is to make a determination. I don't see how, or why, anyone would apply any of the EEOC guidelines to any case prior to its completion of this last stage.
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Cuomo's First Accuser Raises New Claims of Harassment and Retaliation [View all]
brooklynite
Mar 2021
OP
I Feel Like I've Seen This Movie Before Where an Accusation Keep Growing or Being Embellished
Indykatie
Mar 2021
#1
Lying, embellishing, telling a story that has absolutely no relation to harassment nor sexual, but..
Budi
Mar 2021
#6
Maybe because Cuomo has a lot more money and power and could make her life hell.
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#14
Her husband became aware of the tweets only as the reaction began to build online"
caber09
Mar 2021
#23
Yes, for whatever reasons they have...The same thing happened with Tara Reade...
Demsrule86
Mar 2021
#41
Both Tara Reade and Lucy Flores made their claims against Biden around the same time...
George II
Mar 2021
#52
That's a gross misreading of that information. The public part of her file was public.
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#40
This what-aboutism is getting old. The issue is about Cuomo's pattern of sexual harassment,
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#54
In case you haven't noticed, plenty of Democrats have spoken out against Cuomo's behaviors,
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#58
There are 8 women, so you're saying that all 8, 7 of whom are Democratic staffers, are lying.
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#66
Some people think they can sexually harass their employees as long as they do it privately.
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#68
I say, let the investigation follow EEOC guidelines, which means that he should temporarily
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#33
Good! Let's depose all the accusers, compare their accusations and investigate!
Beastly Boy
Mar 2021
#24
The two that refused to testify are the two most outspoken - Boylan and Bennett.
George II
Mar 2021
#42
And that says it all...Cuomo should sue them. They won't testify because they are aware of
Demsrule86
Mar 2021
#43
What this does is increase skepticism about real complaints that warrant investigation and action...
George II
Mar 2021
#45
That is why I am so angry about this. As a victim of sexual assault who ended up in the hospital...
Demsrule86
Mar 2021
#47
Hmm, I remember when a flirtatious boss made some women feel good about themselves as long as
joetheman
Mar 2021
#46
This is from August 2018, a couple of months before she resigned after being accused of harassing...
George II
Mar 2021
#63
If you find criticism of your opinion insulting, perhaps you shouldn't hang out on a public forum
brooklynite
Mar 2021
#77