Southeast Area
U. S. Postal Service

Equal Employment Opportunity Data Posted Pursuant to Title III of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination
and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174

Last Updated: September 30, 2008

N/A means Data Not Available

Complaint Activity (29 CFR 1614.704(a), (b), and (c))
 Comparative Data (29 CFR 1614.705) FY 2009 Thru 12/31/2008
Previous Fiscal Year Data
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008
Number of Complaints Filed 1323 1218 784 830 839 202
Number of Complainants 1127 1036 692 777 772 201
Repeat Filers N/A N/A N/A 47 60 1
Complaints by Basis (29 CFR 1614.704(d))
 Comparative Data (29 CFR 1614.705) FY 2009 Thru 12/31/2008
Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints filed.
 Previous Fiscal Year Data
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008
Race 512 498 266 320 328 63
Color 173 148 101 124 128 20
Religion 109 53 26 37 35 14
Reprisal 513 546 345 404 433 117
Sex 560 509 300 345 347 88
National Origin 122 140 61 71 58 17
Equal Pay Act 0 0 0 0 0 0
Age 275 279 196 240 226 57
Disability 469 465 308 371 309 85
Non-EEO N/A N/A N/A 17 11 4
Complaints by Issue (29 CFR 1614.704(e))
 Comparative Data (29 CFR 1614.705) FY 2009 Thru 12/31/2008
Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple issues. The sum of the issues may not equal total complaints filed.
 Previous Fiscal Year Data
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008
Appointment/Hire 17 20 17 3 8 1
Assignment of Duties 49 103 66 61 59 5
Awards 17 7 2 2 4 0
Conversion to Full Time 9 5 2 5 3 0
Disciplinary Action
            
    Demotion 4 1 3 0 1 1
    Reprimand 38 105 65 90 94 28
    Suspension 75 93 60 79 88 17
    Removal 63 78 64 77 90 19
    Other 0 0 0 38 37 10
Duty Hours 60 53 37 42 54 10
Evaluation/Appraisal 5 3 8 7 5 0
Examination/Test 4 7 1 3 3 1
Harassment
            
    Non-Sexual 262 294 178 214 217 64
    Sexual 43 37 9 33 21 10
Medical Examination 10 17 7 14 8 1
Pay (Including Overtime) 68 113 74 65 81 8
Promotion/Non-Selection 55 60 32 34 30 9
Reassignment
           
    Denied 44 53 22 43 28 10
    Directed 12 20 17 18 15 7
Reasonable Accommodation 89 88 61 74 61 17
Reinstatement 1 7 4 4 2 1
Retirement 3 4 7 2 1 0
Termination 55 62 44 44 40 12
Terms/Conditions of Employment 249 199 147 190 236 36
Time and Attendance 97 123 78 87 78 19
Training 14 24 12 15 9 3
Other 0 0 41 50 33 10
Processing Time (29 CFR 1614.704(f))
 Comparative Data (29 CFR 1614.705) FY 2009 Thru 12/31/2008
The average length of time it has taken an agency to complete, respectively, investigation and final action for:
Previous Fiscal Year Data
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008
Complaints pending (for any length of time) during the fiscal year (1614.704(f)(1))            
    Average number of days in investigation stage 282.74 181.00 103.94 105.01 102.59 103.74
    Average number of days in final action stage 246.50 110.50 73.21 83.93 91.56 71.27
Complaints pending (for any length of time) during the fiscal year where a hearing was requested (1614.704(f)(3))            
    Average number of days in investigation stage 267.96 190.09 99.27 98.08 102.53 103.95
    Average number of days in final action stage 41.73 69.10 20.94 41.31 18.62 9.42
Complaints pending (for any length of time) during the fiscal year where a hearing was not requested (1614.704(f)(2))            
    Average number of days in investigation stage 294.07 173.67 106.34 107.66 102.64 103.60
    Average number of days in final action stage 343.90 143.58 119.21 115.57 144.95 148.58
Complaints Dismissed by Agency (29 CFR 1614.704(g))
 Comparative Data (29 CFR 1614.705) FY 2009 Thru 12/31/2008
Previous Fiscal Year Data
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008
    Total complaints dismissed by agency under 1614.107(a)
    (prior to a request for a hearing)		 552 394 310 177 321 100
    Average days pending prior to dismissal 60.9 47.1 73.95 22.55 23.64 26.98
Complaints Withdrawn by Complainants (29 CFR 1614.704(h))            
    Total complaints withdrawn by complainants 129 158 72 68 68 12
Total Final Actions Involving a Finding of Discrimination (29 CFR 1614.704(i))
 Comparative Data (29 CFR 1614.705) FY 2009 Thru 12/31/2008
Previous Fiscal Year Data
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008
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Total number of findings 23   27   14   12   6   1  
Total without a hearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total with a hearing 23 100 27 100 14 100 12 100 6 100 1 100
Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Basis (29 CFR 1614.704 (j))
 Comparative Data (29 CFR 1614.705) FY 2009 Thru 12/31/2008
Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple bases. The sum of the bases may not equal total complaints and findings.
 Previous Fiscal Year Data
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008
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Total number of findings 23   27   14   12   6   1  
Race 8 34.8 8 29.6 2 14.3 1 8.3 1 16.7 1 100
Color 1 4.3 2 7.4 0 0 0 0 1 16.7 0 0
Religion 1 4.3 0 0 0 0 2 16.7 0 0 0 0
Reprisal 7 30.4 13 48.1 6 42.8 7 58.3 5 83.3 1 100
Sex 7 30.4 2 7.4 3 21.4 2 16.7 1 16.7 1 100
National Origin 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8.3 2 33.3 0 0
Equal Pay Act 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Age 1 4.3 1 3.7 0 0 0 0 1 16.7 0 0
Disability 8 34.8 6 22.2 3 21.4 2 16.7 1 16.7 0 0
Non EEO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Findings after a hearing                        
Race 8 100 8 100 2 100 1 100 1 100 1 100
Color 1 100 2 100 0 0 0 0 1 100 0 0
Religion 1 100 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 0 0 0
Reprisal 7 100 13 100 6 100 7 100 5 100 1 100
Sex 7 100 2 100 3 100 2 100 1 100 1 100
National Origin 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 100 2 100 0 0
Equal Pay Act 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Age 1 100 1 100 0 0 0 0 1 100 0 0
Disability 8 100 6 100 3 100 2 100 1 100 0 0
Non EEO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Findings without a hearing                        
Race 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Color 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Religion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Reprisal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sex 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
National Origin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Equal Pay Act 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Age 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disability 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non EEO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Findings of Discrimination Rendered by Issue (29 CFR 1614.704 (k))
 Comparative Data (29 CFR 1614.705) FY 2009 Thru 12/31/2008
Note: Complaints can be filed alleging multiple issues. The sum of the issues may not equal total complaints and findings.
 Previous Fiscal Year Data
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008
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Total number of findings
 23   27   14   12   6   1  
Appointment/Hire 2 8.7 0 0 1 7.1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Assignment of Duties 4 17.4 2 7.4 1 7.1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Awards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Conversion to Full Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disciplinary Action                        
    Demotion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Reprimand 0 0 2 7.4 0 0 1 8.3 0 0 0 0
    Suspension 1 4.3 2 7.4 0 0 0 0 1 16.7 0 0
    Removal 0 0 1 3.7 2 14.3 1 8.3 0 0 0 0
    Other 0 0 1 3.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Duty Hours 2 8.7 0 0 1 7.1 0 0 1 16.7 1 100
Evaluation/Appraisal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Examination/Test 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harassment                        
    Non-Sexual 1 4.3 1 3.7 6 42.8 2 16.7 0 0 1 100
    Sexual 0 0 3 11.1 1 7.1 0 0 1 16.7 0 0
Medical Examination 0 0 0 0 1 7.1 1 8.3 0 0 0 0
Pay Including Overtime 0 0 1 3.7 0 0 1 8.3 0 0 0 0
Promotion/Non-Selection 1 4.3 2 7.4 1 7.1 1 8.3 2 33.3 0 0
Reassignment                        
    Denied 2 8.7 0 0 0 0 1 8.3 0 0 0 0
    Directed 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8.3 1 16.7 0 0
Reasonable Accommodation 0 0 4 14.8 5 35.7 0 0 1 16.7 0 0
Reinstatement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Retirement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Termination 2 8.7 3 11.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Terms/Conditions of Employment 4 17.4 5 18.5 0 0 0 0 2 33.3 0 0
Time and Attendance 0 0 2 7.4 1 7.1 1 8.3 0 0 0 0
Training 0 0 3 11.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 3 13.0 3 11.1 1 7.1 2 16.7 0 0 1 100
Findings after a hearing                        
Appointment/Hire 2 100 0 0 1 100 0 0 0 0 0 0
Assignment of Duties 4 100 2 100 1 100 0 0 0 0 0 0
Awards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Conversion to Full Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disciplinary Action                        
    Demotion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Reprimand 0 0 2 100 0 0 1 100 0 0 0 0
    Suspension 1 100 2 100 0 0 0 0 1 100 0 0
    Removal 0 0 1 100 2 100 1 100 0 0 0 0
    Other 0 0 1 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Duty Hours 2 100 0 0 1 100 0 0 1 100 1 100
Evaluation/Appraisal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Examination/Test 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harassment                        
    Non-Sexual 1 100 1 100 6 100 2 100 0 0 1 0
    Sexual 0 0 3 100 1 100 0 0 1 100 0 0
Medical Examination 0 0 0 0 1 100 1 100 0 0 0 0
Pay Including Overtime 0 0 1 100 0 0 1 100 0 0 0 0
Promotion/Non-Selection 1 100 2 100 1 100 1 100 2 100 0 0
Reassignment                        
    Denied 2 100 0 0 0 0 1 100 0 0 0 0
    Directed 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 100 1 100 0 0
Reasonable Accommodation 0 0 4 100 5 100 0 0 1 100 0 0
Reinstatement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Retirement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Termination 2 100 3 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Terms/Conditions of Employment 4 100 5 100 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 0
Time and Attendance 0 0 2 100 1 100 1 100 0 0 0 0
Training 0 0 3 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 3 100 3 100 1 100 2 100 0 0 1 0
Findings without a hearing                        
Appointment/Hire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Assignment of Duties 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Awards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Conversion to Full Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disciplinary Action                        
    Demotion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Reprimand 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Suspension 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Removal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Duty Hours 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Evaluation/Appraisal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Examination/Test 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harassment                        
    Non-Sexual 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Sexual 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Medical Examination 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pay Including Overtime 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Promotion/Non-Selection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Reassignment                        
    Denied 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Directed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Reasonable Accommodation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Reinstatement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Retirement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Termination 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Terms/Conditions of Employment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Time and Attendance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Training 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pending Complaints Filed in Previous Fiscal Years by Status (29 CFR 1614.704(l))
 Comparative Data (29 CFR 1614.705) FY 2009 Thru 12/31/2008
Previous Fiscal Year Data
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008
Total complaints from previous Fiscal Years 2088 1206 815 520 599 589
Total complainants from previous Fiscal Years N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 534
Number of Complaints Pending            
    Investigation N/A N/A 9 2 1 130
    Hearing N/A N/A 99 111 164 287
    Final Action N/A N/A 27 26 8 44
    Appeal with EEOC Office of Federal Operations N/A N/A N/A N/A 161 243
Complaint Investigations (29 CFR 1614.704(m))
 Comparative Data (29 CFR 1614.705) FY 2009 Thru 12/31/2008
Previous Fiscal Year Data
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008
Pending Complaints Where Investigation Exceeds Required Time Frames 180 1 0 0 1 0