discrimination. In civil rights law, discrimination is unfavorable or unfair treatment of a person or class or persons of a different race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age physical/mental handicap, or sexual orientation.
These laws also protect against sexual harassment, reprisal for opposition to discriminatory practices or participation in EEO processes.
(More Information)
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
How Does EEO Apply to Me?
Employers cannot discriminate in hiring, firing, compensation, assignment, employee classification, transfer, promotion, layoff, recall, job advertisements, recruitment, testing, facility usage, training or apprenticeships, fringe benefits, pay retirement plans, disability leave, terms, or conditions of employment of anyone due to their protected class (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or sexual orientation) or reprisal. Federal EEO laws do not give preferential treatment of any person because of a different race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical/mental handicap, or sexual orientation. It merely provides everyone with the same opportunity to receive the same opportunities as their counterparts, regardless of class or category.
(More Information)
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
How Do I Know if I Have a Complaint?
Everyone should know his or her rights. The Department of Transportation (DOT) adheres to all Federal guidelines pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. Researching existing regulations and DOT policies can help you understand your rights as an employee. A great place to start is Prohibited Personnel Practices, 5 USC 2303, or the EEO Library. Departmental Office of Civil Rights (DOCR) encourages all employees to contact an EEO Counselor with any questions or concerns.
(More Information)
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
How Long Do I Have to File a Complaint?
Generally, Within 45 days of the discriminatory incident or personnel action, an employee should contact an EEO counselor. However, each phase of the EEO Process has different time limits.
(More Information)
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
What Should I Do When I Have a Complaint?
Within 45 days of the alleged discriminatory incident or personnel action, an employee is required to contact an EEO Counselor, who will help with the EEO Complaint Process. A counselor will provide assistance to any prospective, present, or former employee.
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
What Will the Department of Transportation Do?
Like all Federal agencies, DOT has an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method called ONEDOT Sharing Neutral Program. ONEDOT, which applies to all DOT agencies, uses mediation to help resolve disputes at an early stage. An EEO Counselor will assist in the mediation process of an EEO complaint. The process involves four phases of: informal (counseling), formal complaint, appeal process, and judicial. ADR will be incorporated in all phases as applicable.
(More Information)
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
What Will an EEO Counselor Do For Me?
An EEO Counselor can help with any questions or concerns an employee may have. Counselors will also assist in using DOT's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program, ONEDOT Sharing Neutrals Program or with the EEO Process.
(More Information)
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
How Does the EEO Process Work?
The EEO process consists of four hierarchical phases. Meaning, one phase must usually be exhausted before the next phase can be stated. The four phases are: Informal (counseling), Formal complaint, Appeal process, and Judicial.
(More Information)
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
How Do I File a Complaint?
A complaint can be filed in the formal phase of the EEO process. This occurs after the Counseling phase ends and the employee receives a "Notice of Final Interview" .
(More Information)
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
NOTE:
Some documents may require a special program for viewing. Click below to download any of these programs for free:
 DOC Documents
 PPT Documents
 PDF Documents
|
