ol{list-style-type: decimal;} The participation rate for FY 2008 was 0.77% and for FY 2005 was 0.88%. A complainant may appeal to the EEOC for a determination as to whether the agency has complied with the terms of a settlement agreement or decision. Section 1614.108(g). The hearing is recorded and the agency is responsible for paying for the transcripts of the hearing. Section 1614.403. Official websites use .gov InComm leverages end to end solutions to bring branded activatable products to retailers both in store and digitally. Frequently Asked Questions, Commissioner Charges and Directed Investigations, Office of Civil Rights, Diversity and Inclusion, Management Directives & Federal Sector Guidance, Federal Sector Alternative Dispute Resolution, Federal EEO Complaint Processing Procedures. Mixed Case Complaints . info@eeoc.gov 29 C.F.R. See Strickland v. The AJ may issue a decision dismissing the class because it fails to meet any of these class certification requirements, as well as for any of the reasons for dismissal discussed above for individual complaints (see section 5, above). Schedule a Free Package Pickup. "Exhaustion" for the purposes of filing a civil action may occur at different stages of the process. Section 1614.401(b). This is called an election of remediesan employee must choose which route he or she would like to take to challenge the discriminatory action. 1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone), Call 1-800-669-4000 Army/Air Post Office (APO) PFC JOHN DOE PSC 3 BOX 4120 APO AE 09021. Contact: Contact the U.S. @media (max-width: 992px){.usa-js-mobile-nav--active, .usa-mobile_nav-active {overflow: auto!important;}} 29 C.F.R. An EEOC Administrative Judge has approved a settlement in the Pittman v. USPS Class Complaint in which the complaint alleged discrimination based on disability against a class of employees in permanent rehabilitation positions, on a nation-wide basis. At the initial counseling session, counselors must advise individuals that, where an agency agrees to offer ADR in a particular case, the individual may choose between participation in the ADR program and EEO counseling. 29 C.F.R. Section 1614.201. A complainant also does not have to file an administrative complaint before filing a civil action under the Equal Pay Act (EPA), which prohibits discrimination based on sex in the payment of wages. Complaints of discrimination may be filed by a DOL employee or an applicant for DOL employment who believes that they have been discriminated against on the bases of: An aggrieved individual (a DOL employee or applicant for employment with DOL) must contact an EEO Counselor within 45 calendar days of an alleged discriminatory action, or in the case of a personnel action, within 45 calendar days of the effective date of action. An agency must submit the complaint file to OFO within 30 days of initial notification that the complainant has filed an appeal or within 30 days of submission of an appeal by the agency. USPS' average time for completing an investigation was 113 days. ps form 2564-a. Call 1-800-669-4000 For Deaf/Hard of . USPS agreed to pay a total of $5,631,795 plus other benefits for 598 complaint closures through settlement agreements, final agency decisions, and final agency orders fully implementing AJ decisions. I am a Postal Service employee. [CDATA[/* >