WASHINGTON — Today, following widespread closures and reduction in services at driver license offices across Alabama, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it will investigate whether these actions by the State and the Alabama Law Enforcement...
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, Jacqueline Berrien, former chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Jackie was a dedicated public servant and an effective and principled advocate for civil rights, opportunity and justice. She devoted her career to...
Technical Assistance Resources
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) ensures that small businesses, including disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs), are provided maximum opportunity to participate...
The journey for me started about ten years ago, born out of a personal crisis.
I started riding a bicycle consistently as an adult around 2005. I was 30 years old and struggling with severe clinical depression. During this time, I was experiencing a level of emotional pain so intense, an...
Under the current DOT structure and procedures, the Operating Administrations (OAs) Offices of Civil Rights administer and process the pre-complaint stage. All Federal agencies must establish or make an ADR Program available.
Counseling Sessions
EEO counselors provide information to...
An EEO complaint enters the formal complaint stage when it is filed with DOCR after the completion of the pre-complaint stage and receipt of the "Notice of Right to File a Discrimination Complaint (Notice)". The complainant has 15-calendar days from receipt of this Notice to file a formal...