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

(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) Time of Filing: The Complaint shall be filed within one hundred and eighty days after the occurrence of the alleged unlawful practice. (3) Complaint Form: An Official complaint shall be in writing and signed by the complainant or designee. (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: (a) the full name, address and telephone number of the charging party; (b) the full name, address and telephone number of the Respondent; (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; (d) a statement of response from the Respondent; (e) a statement indicating the basis or bases for which race, color, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, age or retaliation constitutes the unlawful practice; (f) statements describing any other actions or practices supporting the charging party's allegation of unlawful discrimination. Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 186-1-.04
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.