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ALEXANDER PEREZ ALEXANDER.PEREZ@eeoc.gov

Mar 24, 2025, 6:02 PM
to tdcoates@googlemail.com

Mr. Coates,

I am terminating this settlement process. Respondent considered your last offer which was between 48-52K which they declined. It would make no sense for them to agree on your current offer of 60K.

I will release the company’s response to our charge once we receive it. Please be advised that EEOC will only be investigating EEOC matter. We do not have the interest or jurisdiction to even discuss non-jurisdictional issues you raise in your charge.

Again, if you want to request your Right to Sue so that you may address all claims in court and resolve outside of EEOC, please let me know. I will be happy to grant your request.

Thomas - tdcoates@gmail.com

Mar 24, 2025, 6:12 PM
to ALEXANDER

To: Alexander Perez

Subject: Upcoming Summary & Request for Continued Investigation

Dear Mr. Perez,

Thank you for your communication today. While I acknowledge your decision to terminate the current settlement process, I want to make it clear that I will be compiling a comprehensive letter summarizing our discussions, proposals, and the issues raised. This letter will be formally addressed to Cox’s legal counsel and to the EEOC for the case file, with you copied for transparency and continuity.

The letter will outline all relevant matters discussed today, including but not limited to:

  • The scope and valuation of the ADA-related claims;
  • The procedural context surrounding the settlement discussions;
  • The documentation and sworn testimony anticipated in the VEC proceedings on April 1st;
  • The broader pattern of behavior and evidence supporting systemic violations, which I believe fall within EEOC interest and jurisdiction.

In parallel, I would like to formally request that you proceed with a full and thorough EEOC investigation. I am prepared to provide extensive evidence—both documentary and testimonial—to support the charge and demonstrate patterns of conduct relevant to ADA protections and potential retaliation.

Please keep me informed as Cox’s formal response is received. I will ensure that any subsequent communications and materials are appropriately shared and documented in the charge file.



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Subject: Continued Cooperation and Clarification of Jurisdiction RE: Re: Thomas Coates vs. Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC

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Thomas - tdcoates@gmail.com

Apr 14, 2025, 12:52 PM
to NORFGOV@eeoc.gov, ALEXANDER
Subject: Continued Cooperation and Clarification of Jurisdiction**

Dear Investigator Perez,

Thank you for your continued attention and support regarding my charges against Cox Communications (Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001). I appreciate the EEOC's commitment to investigating matters of discrimination and retaliation in the workplace.

To ensure clarity and facilitate your ongoing investigation, I wish to reiterate that my charges include allegations related to the following five key areas, which fall squarely within the EEOC’s purview:

1.  **Disparate Treatment:** Evidence demonstrates that I have been treated differently from similarly situated employees due to my disability and/or protected activities. This includes denials of reasonable accommodations, restrictions on access to HR systems, and inconsistencies in the application of company policies.
2.  **Failure to Accommodate:** Cox Communications has failed to engage in a good-faith interactive process to identify and implement reasonable accommodations for my disability, in violation of the ADA.
3.  **Retaliation:** I have experienced adverse actions, including changes to performance evaluations and other retaliatory measures, as a direct result of my complaints about discrimination and my cooperation with federal investigations.
4.  **Hostile Work Environment:** I have been subjected to ongoing harassment and a hostile work environment based on my disability and protected activities.
5.  **Wage Discrimination:** There is evidence suggesting that I have not received equal pay or benefits compared to similarly situated employees and due to my disability and protected activities.

I remain committed to providing all necessary documentation and information to support these claims. I am confident that a thorough investigation will reveal violations of federal law and that the EEOC has the expertise and authority to address these issues effectively.

Thank you again for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Thomas Coates

ALEXANDER PEREZ ALEXANDER.PEREZ@eeoc.gov

Apr 14, 2025, 12:54 PM
to tdcoates@googlemail.com

Mr. Coates,

Please do not include any other email addresses in your correspondence to me. As I asked before, I am in the investigator in this matter. Any other email addresses you include may not be monitored during open investigations. As I stated before also, you may upload communications into the portal directly.

Regard this email below, is this your rebuttal? Or am I waiting for more from you?

 

Alexander Perez, Investigator

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Norfolk Local Office

200 Granby Street, Suite 739

Norfolk, VA 23510

757-600-4725 

757- 441-6720 (fax)

Alexander.Perez@EEOC.Gov

 

“Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress: Working hard for something we love is called passion.”
― Simon Sinek

 

From: Thomas - <tdcoates@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 12:53 PM
To: NORFGOV <NORFGOV@eeoc.gov>; ALEXANDER PEREZ <ALEXANDER.PEREZ@EEOC.GOV>
Subject: Subject: Continued Cooperation and Clarification of Jurisdiction RE: Re: Thomas Coates vs. Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC

 

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Thomas - tdcoates@gmail.com

Apr 14, 2025, 1:07 PM
to ALEXANDER


Subject: Status of Rebuttal – EEOC Charge

Dear Mr. Perez,

Thank you for your message.

To clarify, the communication you referenced is not my formal rebuttal. I am currently working with several other agencies to ensure that all relevant facts, timelines, and legal considerations are fully aligned before submitting my response.

At this point, I anticipate that my formal rebuttal will be ready for submission by the first or second week of May. I will upload it directly to the EEOC portal at that time, in accordance with your instructions.

Thank you for your continued oversight and patience.

Sincerely,
Thomas Coates

ALEXANDER PEREZ ALEXANDER.PEREZ@eeoc.gov

Apr 14, 2025, 1:09 PM
to tdcoates@googlemail.com

Mr. Coates,

In your rebuttal, please only address the EEOC jurisdictional issues. Anything else will not be considered by this agency.

 

Thank you.

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Thomas - tdcoates@gmail.com

Apr 14, 2025, 1:23 PM
to ALEXANDER, tdcoates@googlemail.com
Dear Mr. Perez,

I understand, and I appreciate the clarification.

Thank you for your support, your expertise, and the important work your agency does in upholding civil rights.

Sincerely,
Thomas Coates
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Thomas Coates <tdcoates@gmail.com>
Subject: Continued Cooperation and Clarification of Jurisdiction RE: Re: Thomas Coates vs. Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC
ALEXANDER PEREZ <ALEXANDER.PEREZ@eeoc.gov>Mon, Apr 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
To: "tdcoates@googlemail.com" <tdcoates@googlemail.com>

Mr. Coates,

In your rebuttal, please only address the EEOC jurisdictional issues. Anything else will not be considered by this agency.

 

Thank you.

 

Alexander Perez, Investigator

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Norfolk Local Office

200 Granby Street, Suite 739

Norfolk, VA 23510

757-600-4725 

757- 441-6720 (fax)

Alexander.Perez@EEOC.Gov

 

“Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress: Working hard for something we love is called passion.”
― Simon Sinek

 

From: Thomas - <tdcoates@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 1:08 PM
To: ALEXANDER PEREZ <ALEXANDER.PEREZ@EEOC.GOV>
Subject: Re: Subject: Continued Cooperation and Clarification of Jurisdiction RE: Re: Thomas Coates vs. Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC

 

 

Subject: Status of Rebuttal – EEOC Charge

Dear Mr. Perez,

Thank you for your message.

To clarify, the communication you referenced is not my formal rebuttal. I am currently working with several other agencies to ensure that all relevant facts, timelines, and legal considerations are fully aligned before submitting my response.

At this point, I anticipate that my formal rebuttal will be ready for submission by the first or second week of May. I will upload it directly to the EEOC portal at that time, in accordance with your instructions.

Thank you for your continued oversight and patience.

Sincerely,
Thomas Coates

 


On Monday, April 14, 2025, ALEXANDER PEREZ <ALEXANDER.PEREZ@eeoc.gov> wrote:

Mr. Coates,

Please do not include any other email addresses in your correspondence to me. As I asked before, I am in the investigator in this matter. Any other email addresses you include may not be monitored during open investigations. As I stated before also, you may upload communications into the portal directly.

Regard this email below, is this your rebuttal? Or am I waiting for more from you?

 

Alexander Perez, Investigator

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Norfolk Local Office

200 Granby Street, Suite 739

Norfolk, VA 23510

757-600-4725 

757- 441-6720 (fax)

Alexander.Perez@EEOC.Gov

 

“Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress: Working hard for something we love is called passion.”
― Simon Sinek

 

From: Thomas - <tdcoates@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 12:53 PM
To: NORFGOV <NORFGOV@eeoc.gov>; ALEXANDER PEREZ <ALEXANDER.PEREZ@EEOC.GOV>
Subject: Subject: Continued Cooperation and Clarification of Jurisdiction RE: Re: Thomas Coates vs. Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC

 

CAUTION: The sender of this message is external to the EEOC network. Please use care when clicking on links and responding with sensitive information. Forward suspicious emails to phishing@eeoc.gov.

 

Subject: Continued Cooperation and Clarification of Jurisdiction**

 

Dear Investigator Perez,

 

Thank you for your continued attention and support regarding my charges against Cox Communications (Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001). I appreciate the EEOC's commitment to investigating matters of discrimination and retaliation in the workplace.

 

To ensure clarity and facilitate your ongoing investigation, I wish to reiterate that my charges include allegations related to the following five key areas, which fall squarely within the EEOC’s purview:

 

1.  **Disparate Treatment:** Evidence demonstrates that I have been treated differently from similarly situated employees due to my disability and/or protected activities. This includes denials of reasonable accommodations, restrictions on access to HR systems, and inconsistencies in the application of company policies.

2.  **Failure to Accommodate:** Cox Communications has failed to engage in a good-faith interactive process to identify and implement reasonable accommodations for my disability, in violation of the ADA.

3.  **Retaliation:** I have experienced adverse actions, including changes to performance evaluations and other retaliatory measures, as a direct result of my complaints about discrimination and my cooperation with federal investigations.

4.  **Hostile Work Environment:** I have been subjected to ongoing harassment and a hostile work environment based on my disability and protected activities.

5.  **Wage Discrimination:** There is evidence suggesting that I have not received equal pay or benefits compared to similarly situated employees and due to my disability and protected activities.

 

I remain committed to providing all necessary documentation and information to support these claims. I am confident that a thorough investigation will reveal violations of federal law and that the EEOC has the expertise and authority to address these issues effectively.

 

Thank you again for your continued support.

 

Sincerely,

 

Thomas Coates