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Equal Employment Opportunity Office

The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Offices leads,  manages, and monitors the EEO programs; develops and implements affirmative employment plans; and manages the EEO discrimination complaint programs in effective, efficient and responsive manner to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.

 

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EEO Complaint Processing

The Equal Employment Opportunity Counseling Program is designed to provide the initial step in considering a complaint of discrimination.  Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, an or reprisal must consult with one of the EEO Counselors within 45 days after the alleged act of discrimination if they wish to resolve the matter.  This is a necessary step in the complaint process for both individual and class complaints.
You may see one of the Counselors or the EEO Manager will appoint one for you.  Do not present your problem to more than one, as this would be an unnecessary duplication of effort.  The Counselor is free to make whatever inquiry he/she believes necessary to seek a solution on an informal basis, and to counsel an aggrieved person concerning the merits of a matter.  If a matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of an aggrieved person, the person may file a formal complaint of discrimination  with the EEO Manager.

EEO Laws

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) - charges must be filed with EEO Office within 45 days of the alleged discriminatory act.  

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - The time requirements for filing a charge are the same as those for Title VII charges.  

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) - The time requirements for filing a charge are the same as those for Title VII and the ADA.

Equal Pay Act (EPA) - Individuals are not required to file an EPA charge with EEO Office before filing a private lawsuit. However, charges may be filed with EEO Office and some cases of wage discrimination also may be violations of Title VII. If an EPA charge is filed with EEO Office, the procedure for filing is the same as for charges brought under Title VII. However, the time limits for filing in court are different under the EPA, thus, it is advisable to file a charge as soon as you become aware the EPA may have been violated.