1. Missouri National Guard
Equal Employment Opportunity
Program
Mrs. Paula Prosser
State EO/EEO Manager
Mr. Michael Marsden
State EO/EEO Specialist

2. EO/EEO Training
for Supervisors

3. MONG Equal Employment Opportunity
“It is my policy to maintain a positive work environment, free from discrimination and bias. Leaders are responsible for ensuring all federal National Guard Employees (NGEs), Title 5 and Title 32, receive fair and equitable treatment on the basis of their capability and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex-gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and older), disability, genetic information, or sexual harassment. I support a strong Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program in the areas of recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, reassignments, training benefits, separations, and all policies affecting the treatment of our technician workforce.” STEPHEN L. DANNER The Adjutant General

4. MO National Guard TAG Policies
MONG Policy Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Employment Program
MONG Policy Workplace Environment
MONG Policy Diversity
MONG Policy Equal Opportunity
MONG Policy MONG Sexual Harassment

5. Equal Employment Opportunity The Civil Rights Act of 1866
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Civil Rights Act of 1991
Executive Order 11246

6. AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYMENT
Provides equal opportunity in employment for all technician personnel or applicants for employment with the National Guard
Prohibits discrimination in all aspects of its personnel policies, programs, practices, and operations and of all its working conditions and relationships with employees and applicants for employment.
Employment decisions must be made using EEO provisions under the law.
“All supervisors will actively engage in the implementation and success of affirmative employment initiatives and to identify and develop the potential of each individual. I expect the full support of every leader to maintain a climate of fair and equitable treatment. The increasing diversity in our organization indicates that a multicultural workforce is a valuable asset and vital to mission readiness. We will take advantage of our combined strength to ensure the Missouri National Guard is the premier organization.”
STEPHEN L. DANNER
The Adjutant General

7. DISCRIMINATION
Any act that results in unequal treatment of persons based on race, color, religion, sex-gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and older), disability, genetic information, or sexual harassment . The act of showing favoritism on a basis other than individual merit.

8. Can you name some examples of sexual harassment?
1. Influencing, offering to influence, or threatening the career, pay or job of another person in exchange for sexual favors
2. Deliberate or repeated offensive comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature in a work or duty related environment
3. Conduct which interferes with an individual’s performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Can you name some examples of sexual harassment?

9. TYPES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
1) Quid Pro Quo - related to terms or conditions of employment and/or an employment decision; “this for that”
2) Hostile Work Environment - relates
to a disruptive and/or offensive work environment

10. SEXUAL HARASSMENT VICTIMS
Originally - Almost Exclusively Women
Later Men
Most recently - Same sex

11. TO PREVENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Examine your own personal behavior
Show respect for individuals regardless of your or their work position
Provide an environment free of intimidating hostility, or psychological stress
Control social interactions so that they do not interfere with productivity
Take corrective action(s) whenever sexual behavior is displayed.

12. Inappropriate Disrespectful
SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS...
Inappropriate
Disrespectful
Illegal
NGB Supervisory Development Training EEO VG 9-B

13. Reprisal
Taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action or withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action against a military member for making or preparing a protected communication.

14. EEO PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
The State Equal Employment Manager (SEEM) - manages and directs the program through
EEO Counselors -
who are trained to serve as a bridge between
management and employees for EEO
matters
whose primary objective is to attempt an informal
resolution of all complaints brought before them
who must be perceived by both parties as neutral
NGB Supervisory Development Training EEO VG 12

15. EEO COMPLAINT PROCESS
1. Technician complainant has 45 days to contact the SEEM. An EEO Counselor will then be assigned.
2. EEO Counselor then has 30 days to conduct an informal inquiry; attempt an informal resolution (60 extra days if ADR process is attempted)
3. If resolution is not reached, complainant may file a formal complaint.
4. In that case, TAG requests a formal investigation.

16. EEO COMPLAINT PROCESS (Cont’d)
5. Investigator conducts formal investigation, and prepares/presents formal ROI (Report of Investigation) to SEEM.
6. The SEEM or TAG designee meets/holds a discussion with the complainant.
7. TAG provides Final Agency Decision (FAD) for MONG Technician complaints.
8. If Complainant is dissatisfied TAG decision, the complainant must request a hearing directly from the EEOC district office (St. Louis) within 30 calendar days after receipt of the FAD.
Reference MONGI 9600, Missouri National Guard Civilian Discrimination Complaint Process

17. EO Complaint Process (Military)
Basis: Race, Color, Religion, Gender-Sex (includes pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), National Origin, Genetic Information, Sexual Harassment, and Retaliation (based upon prior EO Activity).
Complaint: (NGB Form 333, dtd 28 Nov 17) must be filed within 180 days from alleged discrimination. Complainant must file Informal Complaint with EO Professional. SEEM is immediately provided copy of complaint and requests case number from NGB. EO Professional advises appropriate commander. Chain of command is still involved in the process and has opportunity to resolve at the lowest level possible. MONG only gets ONE opportunity to resolve a military complaint.

18. CNGBM 9601.01, National Guard Discrimination Complaint Process
Informal Complaint
NGB case number is assigned
Commander has 60 calendar days to resolve complaint to the satisfaction of the complaint.
Next Commander in chain has final approval of resolution attempt.
If MONG is unsuccessful in resolution, complainant can file a formal complaint; packet will then be sent to NGB
Formal Complaint
National Guard Bureau (NGB) will either assign an investigator, or will direct MONG to investigate. Investigator will report to NGB only…MONG will have no participation in this process.
NGB will attempt to resolve complaint at the formal level based upon results of investigation.
NGB provides Final Agency Decision (FAD) for all MONG EO Complaints.
Reference: MONGI , Missouri National Guard Equal Opportunity Discrimination Complaint Process and
CNGBM , National Guard Discrimination Complaint Process

19. EO PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
The State Equal Employment Manager (SEEM) provides guidance and monitors the program through:
EO Professionals (ANG)
EO Advisors (ARNG)
They are trained to process EO complaints and advise Commanders and unit members on EO issues
Should be perceived by both parties as neutral

20. EEO/EO RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISOR / MANAGER
EEO/EO RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand the goals of the EEO Program,
and actively participate in accomplishing these goals
Create a work environment free of discrimination
Develop a positive, problem-solving approach to handling discrimination

21. THE MEDIATION PROCESS Non-controversial in nature
Provided through the skills of a trained mediator (not from within the direct chain of command)
Allow parties involved to arrive at what each of them agree is the best resolution
Permits the Complainant to still pursue a formal complaint if not satisfied with the process

22. Resolve conflicts at the lowest level
Explore options to improve relationships
Sensitize yourself & your subordinates
Promote positive human relations
Eliminate unacceptable behavior
Consider organization & employee needs
Teach non-discrimination & EO skills by example

23. Who is responsible for sharing, enforcing, and supporting the
QUESTION
Who is responsible for sharing,
enforcing, and supporting the
EO message?

24. Everyone is responsible for practicing Equal Opportunity
Correct!
Everyone is responsible for practicing Equal Opportunity

25. Equal Opportunity is Everybody’s Business

26. SUMMARY EEO/EO PROGRAMS LAW, DIRECTIVES AND POLICIES SEXUAL HARASSMENT
REPRISAL
COMPLAINT PROCESSING
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
EAP/MILITARY ONE SOURCE

27. QUESTIONS?

28. Our Goal MISSION READINESS