Filing

 

Filing occurs when the Commission receives in writing a statement which contains allegations of discrimination in violation of the "Iowa Civil Rights Act."

 

The Commission has the power and duty:

"to receive, investigate, and finally determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or discriminatory practices."

Iowa Code section 216.5(2).

 

Any person claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory or unfair practice may file a complaint with the Commission.

Iowa Code section 216.15(1).

 

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