A complainant may file his or her employment discrimination claim with the ________ instead of the EEOC.

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FEPA stands for Fair Employment Practices Agency, which is a state or local agency that enforces anti-discrimination laws. If a complainant chooses to file a claim with a FEPA, the FEPA will investigate the claim and may provide remedies. If the FEPA does not take action, the complainant can still file with the EEOC. However, if the FEPA takes action, the complainant may have to choose between pursuing the claim through the FEPA or the EEOC. The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act), and BFOQ (Bona Fide Occupational Qualification) are laws related to employment discrimination, but they do not provide an alternative to the EEOC for filing a claim.

A Complainant May File His or Her Employment Discrimination Claim