Filing an EEOC complaint in New Jersey starts with submitting a charge of discrimination to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 180 days, or 300 days if your claim is also covered by the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR). The process includes intake, possible mediation, investigation, and a right-to-sue letter if the EEOC does not pursue […]
What’s Involved in Filing an EEOC Complaint in New Jersey, and When Should I Consult a Lawyer?
Federal Jury Deadlocks in Title VII Discrimination Case Against EEOC
NEW ORLEANS, LA — February 9, 2026 — A federal jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in Kandan v. EEOC, a Title VII gender discrimination case tried before Magistrate Judge Dossier in the Eastern District of Louisiana. After more than ten hours of deliberation over two days, the Court declared a mistrial. Uma Kandan, a 26-year veteran of […]