Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 23, June 8, 2024
Section 42.32 - Contents of complaint and answer(a) The complaint may be by letter or other writing and shall set forth the following: (1) The name and address of the person claiming to be aggrieved, the Commission or the Attorney General, who will be designated as the complainant.(2) The name and address of the person, labor organization, employment agency or educational institution alleged to have committed the practice complained of, who will be designated as the respondent.(3) The particulars of the unlawful discriminatory practice complained of.(4) A verification consisting of a sworn oath or affirmation or an unsworn statement by the signer to the effect that the complaint is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities).(5) Other information as may be required by the Commission.(b) The answer to a complaint shall be in writing and verified. The verification shall be as specified in subsection (a)(4). The answer shall be so drawn as to fully and completely advise the parties and the Commission as to the nature of all defenses, shall admit or deny with specificity each averment of fact in the complaint, and shall state clearly and concisely the facts and matters of law relied upon.(c) Subsection (a) supersedes 1 Pa. Code § 35.10 (relating to form and contents of formal complaints), and subsection (b) supersedes 1 Pa. Code § 35.35 (relating to answers to complaints and petitions).The provisions of this § 42.32 adopted August 13, 1976, effective 8/14/1976, 6 Pa.B. 1887; amended April 19, 1991, effective 4/20/1991, 21 Pa.B. 1909.