22 Va. Admin. Code § 25-10-50

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 19, May 6, 2024

Section 22VAC25-10-50 - Contents of complaint

A. Each complaint should contain the following:

1. The full name, address, and telephone number of the person making the complaint;

2. The full name and address of the person against whom the complaint is made;

3. A clear concise statement of the facts, including pertinent dates, constituting the alleged unlawful discriminatory practices;

4. The date of filing and the name of the agency in cases where alleged unlawful discriminatory practices have been filed before a local, state or federal agency charged with the enforcement of discrimination laws; and

5. Any documentation the complainant feels will support the claim.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, a complaint shall be considered filed when the council receives a written statement which identifies the parties and describes generally the action or practices complained of.

C. A complaint may be amended by the complainant or the director at any time prior to a hearing.

D. When an amendment is filed, the Office of Human Rights shall forward a copy of the amendment to the respondent within five working days of the amendment. The respondent shall, within 10 working days after receiving the amendment, file an answer to the amendment.

22 Va. Admin. Code § 25-10-50

Derived from VR402-01-02 § 5, eff. July 4, 1990.

Statutory Authority

§ 2.2-2634 of the Code of Virginia.