EEO/ADR

The Bureau Resolution Center
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Employee Counseling Services (EAP) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Department

Mission Statements
To develop and implement plans and procedures that will prevent and eliminate barriers or past discriminatory practices, and to provide employees and family members with counseling and referrals for problems that adversely affect job performance.

To provide early and effective conflict management and resolution services to Bureau of Engraving and Printing employees.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Treasury employees and applicants are guaranteed the following rights:

The RIGHT to freedom from discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, reprisal, parental status or protected genetic information.

The RIGHT to equal opportunity in hiring, promoting, separation, career development, benefits, training, transfers, and other aspects of employment.

The RIGHT to file a complaint if you believe discrimination has occurred.

The RIGHT to a reasonable amount of official time to prepare or present your complaint.

DISCRIMINATION IS UNLAWFUL

What is discrimination?
DISCRIMINATION occurs when an employer intentionally treats one employee differently from another when the two are similarly situated and the treatment is based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or EEO activity. This is called disparate treatment.

Discrimination can also occur when an employment decision that is based on neutral factors has an adverse impact on a protected group. This is called disparate impact.

What is a reasonable accommodation?
A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job application process or work environment that enables an applicant or employee with a disability to be considered qualified for the position. Employers are required to provide a reasonable accommodation when an individual with a disability requests one, unless it creates an undue hardship on the agency.

What is harassment?
Harassment is physical or verbal conduct that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. The harassment must be based on a protected basis and be so severe or pervasive as to alter the conditions of your employment.

Who may file a complaint?
Any Treasury employee or applicant for employment who believes that he or she has been discriminated against based on:

RACE
SEX
RELIGION
COLOR
NATIONAL ORIGIN
AGE
PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY
REPRISAL
SEXUAL ORIENTATION*
PARENTAL STATUS*
PROTECTED GENETIC INFORMATION*

may file a complaint with an EEO Counselor.

* In keeping with certain Executive Orders, Treasury employees and applicants are also protected against discrimination based on sexual orientation, protected generic information and parental status. Treasury has an established administrative procedure for processing these types of complaints.

How to file a complaint.
To file an EEO complaint you must contact an EEO counselor in the Treasury Bureau where your complaint arose. If you do not know the name of the Counselor, contact your Bureau EEO Officer. You may be asked if you want to participate in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), which is an alternative method of resolving disputes rather that using more formal administrative procedures. Treasury encourages the use of ADR as a tool to resolve disputes.

Filing Deadlines are Important
You must contact an EEO Counselor within 45 calendar days from when you first became aware of the alleged discriminatory action. If your complaint is not resolved during EEO counseling, you will be provided a Notice of Right to File a Complaint. Your complaint must be filed within 15 calendar days with the:

Treasury Complaint Center
4050 Alpha Road
Dallas, TX 75244

EEO Counselors may be contacted at:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, DC
Bureau Resolution Center (BRC)
14th & C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20228
(202) 874-3460