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This online training program is designed to provide federal employees with a comprehensive understanding of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint process. Participants will learn how to effectively navigate the system when facing or observing alleged discrimination or reprisal in the workplace. **Key topics covered include: Overview of the Federal EEO Program: A foundational understanding of the program's purpose, history (dating back to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972), and its role in ensuring fair treatment for all federal employees and job applicants. Related Regulations and Laws: An in-depth review of the core anti-discrimination laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, religion, sex, national origin), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Rehabilitation Act (disability), and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), as well as protections against reprisal. Bases of Discrimination: Identification and understanding of the various protected characteristics under federal EEO law (e.g., race, color, religion, sex including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, national origin, age 40+, disability, genetic information, and reprisal). How to File a Complaint: A step-by-step guide through the federal sector EEO complaint process, from initial contact with an EEO Counselor (including the critical 45-day deadline), through informal resolution options like Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), to filing a formal complaint, agency investigation, and options for hearings before an EEOC Administrative Judge or final agency decisions. Employee Rights and Responsibilities: Clarification of the rights and responsibilities of both complainants and management throughout the EEO process, emphasizing adherence to strict deadlines and the importance of maintaining professionalism.
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