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No FEAR Annual Report

On May 15, 2002, President Bush signed the Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation of 2002 (No FEAR) Act into law. The No Fear Act, with an effective date of October 1, 2003, requires that Federal agencies be more accountable for violations of anti-discrimination...

About DOCR

The DOCR enforces civil rights laws and labor laws and works to prevent employment discrimination in the Department of Transportation.

The Departmental Office of Civil Rights (DOCR) enforces civil rights laws and regulations, which prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of race,...

Our Mission

To optimize organizational effectiveness such all individuals realize their full career potential. Promote equal employment opportunity in the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of a highly skilled, public-centered workforce. Ensure equal access and compliance with external civil...

Core Responsibilities

Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for DOT employees and applicants for employmentInvestigate allegations of discriminationProvide a means of redress for DOT employees that are the victims of discriminationEnsure that all beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries have an equal opportunity to...

Initiatives & Projects

The National Response Program (NRP) establishes a comprehensive all-hazards approach to enhance the ability of the United States to manage domestic incidents. The SN Workgroup is focusing on ensuring that considerations for special needs populations are incorporated appropriately within the NRP...

Responsible Parties Fact Sheet

The Departmental Office of Civil Rights (DOCR) Provide policy guidance and oversee compliance with DOT Order 1011.1.The Operating Administrations (OA)Establish and implement effective reasonable accommodation policies and procedures that are consistent with DOT Order 1011.1.Through the...

Policy & Procedure Enforcement

Policy and Quality Control Division Our Purpose: The Policy and Quality Control Division assists the Director in accomplishing civil rights policy-related responsibilities. This Division also serves as the DOCR central receipt and control point for all internal and external civil rights...
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