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2 Equal Opportunity Policy and Procedures

3 CBRN ALC EO NC O Overview Introduction Key Components of the Equal Opportunity (EO) Program Define the Key Components of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy Identify the EO Program Building Blocks Complaint Process Responsibilities

4 CBRN ALC EO NC O Army Policy on Equal Opportunity (EO) The U.S. Army will provide equal opportunity and fair treatment for military personnel and family members without regard to race, color, gender, religion, or national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior. AR 600-20, Paragraph 6-2, Army Command Policy

5 CBRN ALC EO NC O It is the policy of the Department of the Army to provide equal opportunity in employment for all people, and to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or reprisal. AR 690-600, Chapter 1, Para 1-4, Equal Employment Opportunity Discrimination Complaints Army Policy on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

6 CBRN ALC EO NC O The Equal Opportunity (EO) program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness. EO philosophy is based on fairness, justice, and equity. Commanders are responsible for sustaining a positive EO climate within their units. FLW EO Purpose

7 CBRN ALC EO NC O The U.S. Army will provide EO and fair treatment for military personnel and family members without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior. This policy--- (1) Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours. (2) Applies to working, living and recreational environments (including both on and off-post housing). (3) Additionally, in some circumstances, the Equal Employment Opportunity system in AR690-600 may provide guidance. a. Soldiers will not be accessed, classified, trained, assigned, promoted, or otherwise managed on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. The assignment and utilization of female Soldiers is governed by federal law. AR 600-13, Army Policy for the Assignment of Female Soldiers, prescribes policies, procedures, responsibilities, and the position coding system for female Soldiers. FLW EO Policy

8 CBRN ALC EO NC O Equal Opportunity Enhances the ability to work effectively as a team Shows respect for self and others Supports Army Values Supports mission readiness by impacting unit cohesion Supports discipline

9 CBRN ALC EO NC O Definitions Fair treatment –Based on merit, fitness, capability in support of readiness Unlawful discrimination –Unequal treatment based on race, color, gender, religion, or national origin Offensive behavior –Would a reasonable person be offended? –Not defined by the intent of the offender

10 CBRN ALC EO NC O Violations of EO Policy Racism Sexism Prejudice Discrimination

11 CBRN ALC EO NC O Racism Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of skin color or race

12 CBRN ALC EO NC O Sexism Attitudes and beliefs that one gender is superior to another

13 CBRN ALC EO NC O Prejudice A negative feeling or dislike based upon a faulty or inflexible generalization (that is, prejudging a person or group without knowledge or facts)

14 CBRN ALC EO NC O Discrimination Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race, color, gender, national origin, or religion

15 CBRN ALC EO NC O Supporting EO Policy What you say….. Impact vs. Intent

16 CBRN ALC EO NC O Supporting EO Policy Behaviors –What you do…..

17 CBRN ALC EO NC O Supporting EO Policy Supportive EO Attitudes –Foundation….Building Blocks… Training Complaint Process Leader Commitment Supportive EO Attitudes Foundation

18 CBRN ALC EO NC O Army Policy on Sexual Harassment “…Sexual harassment is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Army leadership at all levels will be committed to creating and maintaining an environment conducive to maximum productivity and respect for human dignity.

19 CBRN ALC EO NC O Effects of Sexual Harassment Breaks down the ability to work effectively as a team Represents lack of discipline Is unprofessional and inappropriate behavior Degrades readiness Contradicts the Army Values

20 CBRN ALC EO NC O Sexual Harassment Destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness

21 CBRN ALC EO NC O Five Response Strategies  Direct approach  Indirect approach  Third party assistance  Chain of Command  File a formal complaint

22 CBRN ALC EO NC O Leader Commitment Command Program Army Values Positive, pro-active approach Policy statements posted Visible presence in EO Training

23 CBRN ALC EO NC O Training Mandatory training –EO 2 quarters/ POSH 2 quarters Command involvement and participation in unit EO/HR training Cultural awareness

24 CBRN ALC EO NC O EO Complaint Process Confront the offender Inform appropriate officials Advise chain of command Submit only legitimate complaints

25 CBRN ALC EO NC O Types of EO Complaints Formal –Written Informal –Not Written

26 CBRN ALC EO NC O Informal Complaint Any complaint not submitted in writing Does not require chain of command intervention May be resolved by the individual or with assistance from others Confidentiality is possible but not guaranteed Not subject to timelines Most appropriate for minor infractions

27 CBRN ALC EO NC O Formal Complaints Must be submitted in writing within 60 days of the alleged offense (DA Form 7279-R) Requires chain of command intervention Specific timelines for processing Must follow a formal process

28 CBRN ALC EO NC O Alternative Agencies  Inspector General  Housing Referral Office  Judge Advocate General  Chain of Command  Chaplain  Military Police or Criminal Investigator  Medical Agency

29 CBRN ALC EO NC O Formal Complaint Process Follow-up Assessment 30-45 calendar days Follow-up Assessment 30-45 calendar days File 60 Calendar Days File 60 Calendar Days Act 3 calendar days Act 3 calendar days Investigate 14 calendar days Investigate 14 calendar days Appeal 7 calendar days Appeal 7 calendar days

30 CBRN ALC EO NC O Legal Action Criminal prosecution may result if: –Behavior is not corrected through administrative action –Behavior violates the Uniform Code of Military Justice

31 CBRN ALC EO NC O EEO Complaint Procedures Who is covered? –All current employees (including Non- appropriated Funds) –All former federal employees –Applicants for U.S. Government employees –Certain contract employees

32 CBRN ALC EO NC O Civilian Complaint All civilian complaints must go through the installation servicing EEO Office Does the complaint fall under the basis of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended? Basic question: Would he/she be treated different in other matters?

33 CBRN ALC EO NC O Authority and Reference AR 690-600 29 CFR 1614 AR 690-12 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Equal Pay Act Americans with Disabilities Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act AR 600-7 (Section 504 Programs) Rehabilitation Act 29 CFR 1614 AR 690-12

34 CBRN ALC EO NC O EEO Pre-Complaint Process Complainant Not Satisfied Complainant Not Satisfied Counselor Contacted 45 days Counselor Contacted 45 days Conduct Counseling 30 days Conduct Counseling 30 days ADR Conducted 90 days ADR Conducted 90 days Occurrence Counselor Report Counselor Report Complainant Satisfied Complainant Satisfied ADR NOYES Notice of Right to File 15 days Notice of Right to File 15 days Complaint Filed Complaint Filed

35 CBRN ALC EO NC O EEO Formal Complaint If after the pre-complaint process an individual wishes to file a formal complaint, it should be filed, in writing, on a DA Form 2590-R, Formal Complaint of Discrimination (available at the EEO Office), within 15 calendar days after receipt of the notice of right to file a discrimination.

36 CBRN ALC EO NC O EEO Formal Complaint The Formal Complaint must be filed with the Human Relations/ Equal Employment Opportunities Program

37 CBRN ALC EO NC O Conclusion Equal Opportunity is everyone’s business and it is up to you to hold everyone to the standards set by the Army and the NCOA. Dedication, Warrior Service!

38 CBRN ALC EO NC O Contact Information SFC Gueye NCOA Equal Opportunity Advisor Work: (573) 596-7816 E-mail: assane.gueye.mil@mail.milassane.gueye.mil@mail.mil


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