Understanding Your ROI: A Guide to the EEO Report of Investigation

You’re a federal sector employee who has filed your complaint with the EEO. You receive your Report of Investigation (ROI). Now what?

What exactly is an ROI, and what should you do next?

Louise Ryder, an expert in federal sector employment law with The Spiggle Law Firm, joins us to explain the role of the ROI and provide strategic insight for those navigating federal employment disputes.

Understanding and effectively analyzing the Report of Investigation (ROI) can dramatically affect the trajectory of your federal sector employment litigation. Everything hinges on the details and evidence compiled during the investigation phase of your formal complaint. This document can serve as both a roadmap and a springboard for a compelling case.

This ROI offers a detailed account of the investigative stage of your complaint, and knowing how to analyze it effectively can be instrumental in building a solid case.

Louise explains that this hefty document is a compilation of everything gathered during the investigation stage—statements, emails, notes, and more. Although it sounds like a mundane stack of paper, Louise reveals the hidden gems that can be buried within.

One of the most eye-opening moments in our discussion is Louise’s breakdown of what to look for when scouring the ROI. From the dates on your EEO counselor’s report to the affidavits of responsible management officials, each piece of information is a potential goldmine—or a pitfall to be wary of. As she unpacks the information typically contained in this document, you can almost feel a renewed sense of control over an otherwise daunting process.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and Disclaimer

(01:23) What is the Report of Investigation (ROI)

(02:52) Why you should confirm the date listed in the report that the EEO counselor indicates that you initiated contact with the EEO

(05:16) Key information to look for in the ROI

(15:30) The critical role of the discovery phase

(17:56) How to use the ROI as a roadmap for the discovery process

(21:14) What does prima facie mean?

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Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be legal advice. This is for educational purposes only. If you are seeking legal advice, please talk to a lawyer.