Rule 186-1-.04. Complaints of Unlawful Discrimination

1. (1) Who May File: Any individual claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful practice or another person on behalf of an individual claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful practice may file a complaint with the Administrator.
2. (2) Time of Filing: The Complaint shall be filed within one hundred and eighty days after the occurrence of the alleged unlawful practice.
3. (3) Complaint Form: An Official complaint shall be in writing and signed by the complainant or designee.

4. (4) Contents of a Complaint: A complaint shall be detailed to identify time, place and facts with respect to the alleged discriminatory practice or act. It should contain the following:

   1. (a) the full name, address and telephone number of the charging party;
   2. (b) the full name, address and telephone number of the Respondent;
   3. (c) a statement of specific harm or injury that the charging party has suffered as a consequence of the alleged unlawful practice identified in the act;
   4. (d) a statement of response from the Respondent;
   5. (e) a statement indicating the basis or bases for which race, color, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, age or retaliation constitutes the unlawful practice;
   6. (f) statements describing any other actions or practices supporting the charging party's allegation of unlawful discrimination.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 45-19-36.

History. Original Rule entitled "Complaints of Unlawful Discrimination" adopted. F. Dec. 29, 1992; eff. Jan. 18, 1993.