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Civil Rights

Legacy ID
4151

Directions to DOT

Address

U.S. Department of Transportation1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20590

The main visitor's entrance is located in the West Building, on New Jersey Avenue and M Street. Upon entering the lobby, visitors must report to the security desk. There is also a smaller visitor's...

Business Complaint Process

 Business owners or employees that believe the award or administration of DOT-assisted contracts was conducted unfairly or in a discriminatory manner may file a complaint with DOCR's External Civil Rights Programs Division. Most often, the Division will refer employment-related claims...

Employee Complaint Process

Aggrieved individuals who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex (pregnancy, and sexual harassment), religion, age (40 and over), disability (mental/physical), equal pay compensation, and retaliation must first contact an ...

Public Complaint Process

Members of the public who believe they have been discriminated against by a DOT program or a DOT funding recipient have two options.  A person can either contact the Office of Civil Rights with the DOT Operating Administration with whom the violation occurred or contact the Civil...

Background

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires all federal agencies to offer Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) at all stages of the EEO complaint process. Mediation is the form of ADR that the Department of Transportation has chosen to utilize in EEO cases. Mediation is a problem...

Pre - Complaint

Contacting an EEO Counselor

At the informal stage, the aggrieved party must contact an EEO Counselor within 45 days of an alleged incident. During the counseling session, the EEO Counselor will provide the complaint with the following documents:

Notification of Rights and...

Formal Complaint

Mediation may also be requested after a formal complaint has been filed. An agreement to mediate form must be signed by both parties and provided to the DMC.

Schedule the Mediation

Once a mediator has been selected, the DMC will work with all parties to schedule mediation time(s)...

Appeals

If the complainant is not satisfied with the agency's decision regarding whether or not a breach has occurred, or if no decision has been made, an appeal may be filed with the EEOC's Office of Federal Operations (OFO) 35 days after the assertion of breach was made or within 30 days of receiving...

Complaints Adjudication Staff (S-36)

Our Services: Reviews, analyzes, and prepares final agency decisions in EEO complaints filed against DOT; including decisions on the merits, compensatory damages assessments, and attorneys fees. Provides management, oversight, and evaluation of discrimination complaints adjudication...

Contact Information

U.S. Department of Transportation ONEDOT Sharing Neutrals Program

1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E. Washington D.C. 20590

Phone: (202) 366-4648 or (202) 366-ADR1 (2371)

Contact Information for Complaint Resolution Staff Member/Role Address Phone/Email...