140 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 003

Current through September 17, 2024
Section 140-2-003 - When and Where to File Complaints and Other Documents
003.01 Time Limitation for Filing Complaints

The original complaint shall be filed within one (1) year of the alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated.

003.02 Filings, Where Made

Complaints and other documents are "filed" when received by the Commission. Complaints shall be filed at any office of the Commission as set forth below. Thereafter, whenever filings are required, they shall be made with the Commission addressed or delivered to the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission at the office prescribed by the Commission. Filing shall be made by personal delivery, by mail, or by facsimile or other electronic methods authorized by the Commission, and will be received during regular business hours of the Commission. Regular business hours for the Commission are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the relevant time zone, Monday through Friday, exclusive of state or federal holidays. The Commission offices are located at:

P. O. Box 94934

301 Centennial Mall South, 5th Floor

Lincoln, NE 68509-4934

Panhandle State Office Complex

4500 Avenue I

Scottsbluff, NE 69363-1500

1313 Farnam on-the-Mall

Omaha, NE 68102-1836

Each complaint shall be docketed and given a case number.

003.03 Computation of Time for Filings or Submissions

In computing time required or allowed by Title 140, by the Act, or by other applicable statutes in which the time is not specifically provided, days will be computed by excluding the day of the act or event and including the last day of the period. If a filing or submission date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the date for such filing or submission shall be the next business day.

003.04 Service on Respondent

The Commission shall, not later than ten (10) days after the filing of a complaint or the identification of an additional respondent, serve on the respondent a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising such respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of respondents under the act, together with a copy of the original complaint.

003.05 Referral of Complaint to Local Agency

Whenever a complaint alleges a discriminatory practice within the jurisdiction of a local agency that has been certified by the Commission to handle claims under the Act, the Commission shall refer the complaint to that agency before taking any action on the complaint.

140 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 003