The chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is urging white men who have faced discrimination in the workplace to report their experiences. In a recent social media post, EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows encouraged individuals who believe they’ve been subjected to race or sex discrimination to come forward and file a complaint with the agency.

Burrows' call to action specifically targets white men, acknowledging that discrimination can affect individuals of all backgrounds. While the EEOC investigates complaints of discrimination against anyone, the post aims to broaden awareness and encourage reporting from a demographic that may be less likely to perceive themselves as victims of such bias.

The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against have 180 days from the date of the alleged discriminatory act to file a charge with the EEOC.

The agency’s website provides detailed information on how to file a charge, including online and mail-in options. The post highlights the EEOC’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunity in the workplace for all, regardless of their identity. By encouraging white men to report discrimination, the EEOC hopes to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges individuals face and to address systemic issues effectively. The EEOC’s mission is to eliminate and remedy unlawful employment discrimination.