How to file a complaint against HR

To file a complaint against HR, reference this guide:

File a complaint with HR

This may seem counterintuitive, but even if your complaint is regarding HR, you should still first try to file the complaint directly with human resources. This is useful for building a case against an HR department or an individual in an HR department.

This also provides the opportunity to deal with your grievance directly. Keep a copy of the complaint you file with HR for your records as it may prove to be valuable down the line in the conflict.

Follow company policies

Be sure to reference your employee guide or any company policies containing instructions on official complaints from employees. This enables you to correctly file the complaint with HR or with some other department within your company.

Go to a superior within the company

This can not always be recommended, but if you have a good relationship with a superior you may consider bringing the complaint to them. A superior, manager, or executive may be able to either resolve the situation or point you in a direction that will get you the best results.

Just be sure to give this option heavy consideration before doing so because you do not want to inadvertently put your job in jeopardy.

Reach out to the EEOC (US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

If you've tried to resolve the issue internally in your company and have been unsuccessful, it is probably time to contact the EEOC.

Before doing so, compile all of your documents and evidence, like the complaint you gave to HR and any witness statements, that will support your claim.

The EEOC handles employee cases that involve harassment and discrimination, and most companies that employ more than 15 workers must adhere to its guidelines.

Seek outside legal counsel

After submitting a complaint about HR to HR, they are required to either act on or reject your complaint. They must provide you documentation of either action, so if they've rejected you, take your complaint and official rejection to a lawyer who deals with employment issues.

Before taking this step, be sure to notify HR that you plan on contacting a lawyer. Sometimes this will persuade them to appropriately resolve the issue.