What is true for a complaint of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ?

A) It must be taken to the EEOC by an attorney acting on behalf of the complaining individual.
B) It will, in most instances and in most states, be referred to the State Division of Human Rights (DHR) or comparable agency.
C) It is costly to file, thus discouraging any number of potential complaints.
D) It invariably means a hard time for the organization because the EEOC is a federal regulatory body.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

A federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

State Division

A branch or section of government at the state level responsible for specific administrative functions or policies.

Human Rights (DHR)

A set of fundamental rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled, often emphasizing dignity, fairness, equality, respect, and independence.