1. A. Each charge shall contain the following:

   1. 1. The full name and address of the Charging Party.
   2. 2. The full name and address of the Respondent.
   3. 3. A clear and concise statement of the facts including pertinent dates constituting the alleged unlawful employment practice.
   4. 4. If known, the approximate number of employees of the Respondent employer.

2. B. Not withstanding the provisions of subsection (A) of this rule or R10-3-202, a charge is deemed filed when the Division receives from the Charging Party a written statement sufficiently precise to identify the parties and to describe generally the unlawful action or practice or if received from the Commission. A charge may be amended

   1. 1. To cure technical defects or omissions, including but not limited to, failure to swear to the charge, or

   2. 2. To clarify and amplify allegations.

      The amendments alleging acts occurring before the filing of the charge which constitute unlawful employment practices directly related to or growing out of the subject matter of the original charge shall be deemed to relate back to the original filing date.

Historical Note

Adopted effective September 2, 1977 (Supp. 77-5).