Filing a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
The NLRB is an independent Federal agency that protects the rights of private-sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve their wages and working conditions.
Before you file
If you have questions before filing a charge or petition, call us at 1-866-667-NLRB or reach out to your nearest regional office.
What can I expect?
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Step 1
Gather information to file your complaint:
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Your name, address, and telephone number
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The name, address, and telephone number of the employer (or employment agency or union) you want to file a complaint against
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The number of employees employed there (if known)
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A short description of the events you believe were discriminatory (for example, you were fired, demoted, harassed)
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When the events took place
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Why you believe you were discriminated against
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Step 3
After you file your complaint, we’ll give you a copy of it with a complaint number. We’ll review your complaint and contact you if we need more information.
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Step 4
We will work with you to answer your questions and determine whether an investigation is the best course of action. The average time for the investigation is seven to 12 weeks.
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Step 5
If the charge has merit, we will try to facilitate a settlement. If there is no settlement, a complaint will be issued to be heard by an Administrative Law Judge. The NLRB will represent the charging party.