Florida Commission on Human Relations, Frequently Asked Questions

Citation: Florida Commission on Human Relations, Frequently Asked Questions
Jurisdiction: Florida (state)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://fchr.myflorida.com/faq-frequently-asked-questions ↗

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Maybe. The FCHR will, at times, request to investigate a charge against a state employer located in Tallahassee if the EEOC has not yet begun its investigation. However, this is not a common occurrence.

+ Will the FCHR issue a finding accepting the EEOC’s determination?

No, the determination issued by the EEOC serves as the determination of both agencies.

+ Will the EEOC review determinations issued by the FCHR?

Yes, a party may request the EEOC to give a Substantial Weight Review to the FCHR’s determination. The request must be made to the EEOC in writing within 15 days of receipt of the determination. Otherwise, the EEOC will ordinarily adopt the FCHR’s findings and close its file on the charge.

+ Does the FCHR issue Notices of Right to Sue like the EEOC?

In cases that were dual-filed with both the EEOC and the FCHR, when the FCHR conducted the investigation and issued a determination within 180 days, the complainant has a right to request a federal Notice of Right to Sue by submitting a written request to the EEOC.

In cases that were dual-filed with both the EEOC and the FCHR, when the FCHR conducted the investigation but was not able to issue a determination within 180 days, the FCHR will automatically issue a State Notice of Rights notifying the complainant of the available remedies under State law.

In cases that were dual-filed with both the EEOC and FCHR, when the EEOC conducted the investigation and issued a determination indicating the EEOC was unable to conclude whether discrimination occurred, or in situations where the determination was issued more than 180 days after the complaint was filed, the complainant may request a State Notice of Rights from the FCHR, which will detail the complainant’s remedies under State law.