Equal Employment Opportunity
Complaint Process
If you have any additional questions, please contact the DoDIG Equal Employment Opportunity Office.
Who May File a Complaint?
Any employee, former employee, or applicant of the Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General who feels that he/she has been discriminated against may file an EEO complaint. The alleged discrimination must be on the basis of race, color, sex (to include sexual harassment), disability, age (40 or older), sexual orientation, national origin, or religion. The EEO regulations prohibit discrimination on any of these basis, as well as retaliation of any kind for engaging in activities protected by the civil rights statutes or prior EEO activities.
What are the time limits for filing?
An informal complaint must be filed within 45 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act, event, or the effective date of an alleged discriminatory personnel action. An informal complaint must be filed before a formal complaint can be made.
Where should I file my complaint?
Any employee, former employee, or applicant may file his/her complaint with the Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General Equal Employment Opportunity Office located at 2800 Mark Center Drive, 12E24, Alexandria, Virginia 22350-1500.
How does the EEO Complaints process work?
Please read the OIG Instruction 1020.1 "Processing Complaints of Discrimination".