Anti-discrimination Law Information
Personnel actions affecting any term or condition of employment may not be based on an individual's:- Race
- Color
- National origin
- Religion
- Sex (including pregnancy and childbirth)
- Age (40 years or more)
- Disability (physical or mental)
- Participation in the EEO process
- Opposition to employment discrimination
Hostile Work Environment Discrimination (Harassment) is Prohibited
Employees may not be subjected to unwelcome conduct in the course of employment because of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. Employees may not be subjected to unwelcome conduct in the course of employment because they have participated in the EEO process or expressed their opposition to employment discrimination.
Retaliation is Prohibited
Participation in the EEO process, and opposition to discrimination are protected activities; therefore employees subjected to harm in the form of adverse employment practices or decisions or harassment have the right to file complaints of discrimination.
Other Personnel Practices Prohibited by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. § 2302) and Executive Order 11478
In addition to the prohibitions contained in anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws, under merit system principles no personnel action in the federal government may be based on an individual's:
- Marital status
- Political affiliation
- Sexual orientation
- Conduct not adversely affecting job performance.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disability and for Religion
AFRH provides reasonable accommodation for employees or applicants with physical or mental disabilities who request it to perform the duties of a position or to participate in the application process. AFRH also provides reasonable accommodation for the religious practices and beliefs of employees and applicants.
Federal Anti-discrimination Laws and Executive Orders
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
- Equal Pay Act of 1963, 29 U.S.C. § 206(d)
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. § 621
- Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 501 and 505, 29 U.S.C. § 791
- Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12101
- Civil Rights Act of 1991, 42 U.S.C. § 1981
- Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. § 2302