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EEOC offices in Colorado — workplace discrimination + wage theft

EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) offices serving Colorado. File workplace discrimination complaints regardless of immigration status — federa

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EEOC offices in Colorado

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination. EEOC investigates complaints regardless of immigration status — federal law protects undocumented workers too.

EEOC offices serving Colorado

Office	Address	Phone	Director
Denver Field Office	950 17th Street Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202	1-800-669-4000	Sheryl Hayashi

What EEOC handles

Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), national origin, age (40+), disability, or genetic information
Harassment including sexual harassment
Retaliation against workers who report discrimination
Equal Pay Act violations (gender-based pay differences)
Failure to accommodate disability or religious practice

How to file a charge

Call 1-800-669-4000 (English / Spanish — interpreters available for 200+ languages)
File online at publicportal.eeoc.gov
Visit a field office above (appointment recommended)
Deadline: Generally 180 days from the discrimination event (300 days in states with state agencies)

Immigration status note

EEOC investigates regardless of immigration status. The agency does NOT report immigration status to ICE. Federal anti-discrimination laws protect all workers in the US, including undocumented workers. Filing a charge does not affect your immigration case.

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Last verified: 2026-05-27.

Recent fee, deadline, and contact context (2025-2026)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received approximately 88,000 workplace-discrimination charges in FY 2024. The agency recovered over $700 million in monetary relief for victims across all categories. Average recovery per charge: $8,000-$50,000 depending on category; high-impact litigation can recover $1 million+.

Deadlines: 180 days from the discrimination event to file an EEOC charge (300 days if your state has a Fair Employment Practices Agency / FEPA). For Equal Pay Act claims: 2 years (3 years for willful violations). For ADA failure-to-accommodate: 180 days from the most recent denial.

EEOC investigated and conciliated charges affecting 4 million+ workers in FY 2024. Settlements can include: back pay (up to 2 years), front pay, reinstatement, hiring, compensatory damages (capped at $50,000-$300,000 by employer size for Title VII), punitive damages (intentional discrimination), and attorneys’ fees. EEOC public portal at publicportal.eeoc.gov supports filing in English + Spanish + 200+ language interpreter access at 1-800-669-4000 (TTY 1-800-669-6820) Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm ET.

Immigration-status protection is statutory: EEOC has investigated and recovered for undocumented workers (e.g., Hoffman Plastic Compounds v. NLRB 2002 limited back-pay for undocumented but other remedies remain). USCIS Form I-9 violations by employers are separately enforceable through the Department of Justice’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER); call 1-800-255-7688 or [email protected].

EEOC offices that serve Colorado

1 locations/organizations on record in Colorado. Always verify directly before visiting.

Denver Field Office
Denver
950 17th Street
☎ 1-800-669-4000

Frequently asked questions

Can I file an EEOC complaint in Colorado if I'm undocumented?

YES. Federal anti-discrimination laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, Equal Pay Act) protect ALL workers in the US regardless of immigration status. EEOC does NOT report your immigration status to ICE or any other agency. Filing an EEOC charge in Colorado doesn’t affect your immigration case or risk deportation.

What's the deadline to file an EEOC charge?

Generally 180 days from the discrimination event. If your state has a state anti-discrimination agency (FEPA), the deadline extends to 300 days. Some states (NY, CA) have agencies for sex/age discrimination. Don’t wait — call 1-800-669-4000 to begin the process as soon as you have a discrimination concern.

What if my employer in Colorado retaliates after I file?

Retaliation against an employee who files an EEOC charge or participates in an investigation is ITSELF a separate violation of federal law. File an additional charge for retaliation. The same protections (no immigration consequences, confidential investigation) apply. Document each retaliatory act with dates and witnesses.

Can EEOC get me back pay if I win?

Yes. EEOC can obtain: back pay (lost wages from the discrimination), front pay (future wages), reinstatement to your job, hiring (if you weren’t hired), compensatory damages (emotional distress), punitive damages (intentional discrimination), reasonable accommodations, and attorneys’ fees. Settlement is more common than full litigation; many cases settle for cash + a job reference + policy changes.

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