Under EEO law, can a third party file a complaint on a violation committed on someone else.?

Question

If I am your co-worker and observed you being discriminated or harassed; maybe the boss has a tendency of rubbing your butt and while you don't like it, you tolerate it because you need your job. Sounds familiar? Well it seems that if I observe this, that I am eligible to file a complaint of discrimination as well, where I could ask for some form of compensation, which may include the firing of the violater or even cash.

Answer 1

"Under EEO law, can a third party file a complaint on a violation committed on someone else.? If I am your co-worker and observed you being discriminated or harassed; maybe the boss has a tendency of rubbing your butt and while you don't like it, you tolerate it because you need your job. Sounds familiar? Well it seems that if I observe this, that I am eligible to file a complaint of discrimination as well, where I could ask for some form of compensation, which may include the firing of the violater or even cash."

The quick answer to your question is "No."

Generally speaking, you must have actual standing in a controversy in order to file a complaint or suit under the law. Being a party with a mere curious interest-- no matter how sincere and good intentioned it may be-- is not enough to sustain legal action.

It sounds like you are suggesting that because your butt doesn't get rubbed you are somehow being treated unfairly and being discriminated against. I'm not sure how far that theory will take you in a court of law. But where it doesn't appear you are the victim, you would probably not be able to maintain a suit under EEO.

Answer 2

Look it up on that information machine in front of you.