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If you are a victim of employment discrimination, sexual harassment or wrongful termination, don't wait to call a lawyer. Don't go the EEOC or worse yet, quit your job and then call a lawyer. Many times, employees wait too long before calling a lawyer or file with the wrong agency. For example, in Illinois, it is almost always better not to file with the EEOC, Instead, the case should be filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and then ask for your case to be cross-filed with the EEOC. In my experience, the IDHR is more likely to actually investigate your claim and gather evidence. The EEOC is more likely to simply issue you a Right-to-Sue letter without any investigation. Also, filing with the IDHR gives you the right to file in State Court rather than Federal Court, which can be advantageous for the employee. However, you should contact a lawyer before you file a charge of discrimination. I have had clients who told me that the EEOC or IDHR wrongly told them they did not have a case, or they drafted a charging document that was incorrect or missing important information. The employees who work intake at these agencies are not lawyers, and they are very overworked. Having a lawyer before quitting or filing with the EEOC or IDHR is crucial to the success of your case.