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Equal Employment Opportunity

Office of Civil Rights and Liberties

Equal Employment Opportunity Laws

Our agency provides equal employment opportunity to both current and former employees as well as applicants for employment. Several Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws govern the conduct of Federal agencies in their hiring practices.

These laws are enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC provides oversight and coordination of all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies.

How Do I Protect My Rights Under the Equal Employment Opportunity Laws at TSA?

Any current or former TSA employee or applicant for employment who feel they have experienced unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in either their employment or the hiring process may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties to initiate the EEO complaint process in an attempt to resolve their complaints.

Current or former TSA employees or applicants may raise any of the legal bases listed below when initiating the EEO complaint process.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist will assist any person who wishes to file a complaint to understand the EEO process and to explain how to file a complaint to initiate the process.

How Long Do I Have to Contact the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties to File an EEO Complaint?

EEO laws require that persons wishing to file an EEO complaint contact the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties within 45 days of the alleged discriminatory act or incident. Persons may lose their right to file a complaint if they do not contact the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties within 45 days of the alleged discriminatory act.