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Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Equal Pay Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
as amended, and Executive Orders 13087, 13152, and 13145. The Department's EEO Policy has included a prohibition against Discrimination based on sexual orientation. However, complaints based on sexual orientation are not covered by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations that govern the processing of discrimination of Federal Sector discrimination complaints (Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Part 1614.) (Sexual orientation complaints filed against the Department are processed in accordance with the Secretary of Transportation’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement and Executive Order 13087 issued May 28, 1998.)
Executive Orders 13087, 13152 and 13145 further prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, parental status and protected genetic information.
As an Employee
Aggrieved individuals who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age (40 and over), disability, parental status, genetic information, or sexual orientation must first contact an EEO Counselor. The aggrieved individuals who believe they have been discriminated against must contact an EEO Counselor within 45 calendar days of the date the matter alleged to be discriminatory or in the case of a personnel action, within 45 calendar days of the effective date of the action. To file a formal discrimination complaint, the individual must file the complaint within 15 calendar days of receiving a Notice of Right to File a Discrimination Complaint from the EEO Counselor. Individuals should file their complaints with either:
Employees who file complaints of discrimination on the basis of age or equal pay, may bypass the above procedures by going directly into the United States District Court after first giving the agency 30 days notice. DOT is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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As a Patron
As a patron, there are two different options available. A patron can either contact the Office of Civil Rights with the Department of Transportation Agency with whom the violation occurred or contact External Policy and Program Development (EP&PD;) of the Departmental Office of Civil Rights to file a complaint or assist with any questions or concerns.
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As a Business
The External Policy and Program Development (EP&PD;) of the Departmental Office of Civil Rights can assist in filing a complaint, answering any questions, or addressing concerns.
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Forms
Forms regarding employee mediation, intern programs, or required forms for disadvantaged businesses are available through the Departmental Office of Civil Rights.
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