Army Equity and Inclusion Agency

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008: To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/genetic-information-nondiscrimination-act-2008 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002: The No FEAR Act is intended to reduce the incidence of workplace discrimination within the federal government by making agencies and departments more accountable. https://www.opm.gov/equal-employment-opportunity/no-fear-act/ The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978: To amend Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/pregnancy-discrimination-act-1978 Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Sections 501 and 505: Section 501 prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the federal sector. Section 505 contains provisions governing remedies and attorney's fees under Section 501. https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/rehabilitation-act-1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/title-vii-civil-rights-act-1964 5 CFR 720 Affirmative Employment Programs: This section incorporates the statutory requirements for establishing and conducting an equal opportunity recruitment program consistent with law within the Federal civil service. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-5/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-720?toc=1 29 CFR 1614 Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Processing Regulations: The statutes enforced by EEOC make it illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, or age. https://www.eeoc.gov/publications/facts-about-federal-sector-equal-employment-opportunity-complaint-processing 36 CFR 1191 Architectural Barriers Act of 1968: The law requires that buildings or facilities that were designed, built, or altered with federal dollars or leased by federal agencies after August 12, 1968 be accessible. https://www.access-board.gov/law/aba.html#:~:text=The%20ABA%20stands%20as%20the,August%2012%2C%201968%20be%20accessible.

EO 11478 Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government Executive Order 11478- Equal employment opportunity in the Federal Government.pdf [PDF - 61.4 KB] EO 13166—Improving Access to Services for Persons With Limited English Proficiency Executive Order 13166—Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency.pdf [PDF - 275.8 KB] EO 13515 Increasing Participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Federal Programs EO 13515 Increasing Participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Federal Programs.pdf [PDF - 14.7 KB] EO 13548 Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities EO 13548 Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities.pdf [PDF - 44.9 KB] EO 13583 Establishing a Coordinated Government-Wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce EO 13583 Establishing a Coordinated Government-Wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce.pdf [PDF - 175.3 KB] EO 13985 Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government Federal Register :: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government EO 13988 Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation EO 13988 Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation.pdf [PDF - 199.5 KB] EO 14031 Advancing Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders EO 14031 Advancing Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.pdf [PDF - 222.6 KB] EO14035 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce EO14035 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce.pdf [PDF - 255.2 KB] EO 14049 White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities EO 14049 White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities.pdf [PDF - 218.5 KB] EO 14091 Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government Federal Register :: Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government

Management Directive 110 Management Directive 110 provides federal agencies with Commission policies, procedures, and guidance relating to the processing of employment discrimination complaints governed by the Commission’s regulations in 29 C.F.R. Part 1614. Management Directive 110 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Army People Strategy The Army People Strategy describes how we will shift from simply “distributing personnel” to more deliberately managing the talents of our Soldiers and Civilians. Army People Strategy Army People Strategy Civilian Implementation Plan The APS and the CIP describe the Army Civilian talent management vision, enabling infrastructure, and concerted unity of effort needed to acquire, develop, employ, and retain civilian talent in support of Army readiness. Army Civilian Implementation Plan 2022.pdf [PDF - 2 MB]

AR 690-12 Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity This regulation establishes Department of the Army (DA) policies, responsibilities, implementing guidance and procedures for administering the Army’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Program in accordance with Federal guidelines. AR 690-12 EEO and Diversity 2019.pdf [PDF - 1.7 MB] AR 690-600 Equal Employment Opportunity Discrimination Complaints This regulation prescribes policy, responsibilities, and procedures for counseling, filing, processing, investigating, settling, deciding, and acting on equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaints. AR 690-600 EEO Discrimination Complaints 2004.pdf [PDF - 3.4 MB]

Army Civilian EEO Policy The Army is committed to developing and fostering an environment that promotes and reflects diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Army Civilian EEO Policy.pdf [PDF - 586.3 KB] Army Harassment Prevention and Response Policy The Army is committed to providing a workplace that is free from all forms of harassment and where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Army Harassment Prevention and Response Policy.pdf [PDF - 99.3 KB] Army Reasonable Accommodations and Personal Assistance Services It is Army policy to provide RA and/or PAS to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Army Reasonable Accommodations and Personal Assistance Services.pdf [PDF - 141.3 KB] Army Accessibility Statement The Department of the Army (DA) is committed to meeting or exceeding the accessibility requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Department of the Army Accessibility Statement.pdf [PDF - 93 KB] Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants and employees with temporary limitations due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. PWFA (Healthcare Poster).pdf [PDF - 271.4 KB] PWFA Infographic.pdf [PDF - 1.1 MB] Army Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Interim Guidance June 2023.pdf [PDF - 144.9 KB] Employee Resource Group and Special Emphasis Programs ERGs serve as a catalyst for workplace inclusion by leveraging diversity to create a competitive advantage. These groups provide recommendations on issues impacting the group and serve as a critical enabler in resolving matters before they develop into inhibitors to organizational success. Army Employee Resource Group and Special Emphasis Programs Policy 2023.pdf [PDF - 226.9 KB] Tools for Employee Inclusion SUPPORTING EQUITY & INCLUSION THROUGH EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS (ERGs) AND EEO SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAMS (SEPs).pdf [PDF - 1.5 MB]

EEO Access to Human Resource Systems.pdf [PDF - 184.8 KB]

The Department of the Army (DA) is committed to meeting or exceeding the accessibility requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Department of the Army Accessibility Statement.pdf [PDF - 93 KB]

It is Army policy to provide RA and/or PAS to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Army Reasonable Accommodations and Personal Assistance Services.pdf [PDF - 141.3 KB]

Management Directive 715 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Management Directive 715 (MD-715) is policy guidance for federal agencies to establish and maintain effective EEO programs, as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This directive requires the United States Army to report annually on the status of its program. For additional information, please visit Instructions to Federal Agencies for EEO MD-715. Army FY 21 MD715 Report.pdf [PDF - 1.3 MB] Army FY 22 MD715 Report.pdf [PDF - 1.6 MB] FY22 MD 715 Report State of the Agency Brief.pptx [PPTX - 277.2 KB] Army FY 23 EEO MD 715 Report Template.docx [DOCX - 470.5 KB]

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Affirmative Action Plan for the Recruitment, Hiring, Advancement, and Retention of Persons with Disabilities.pdf [PDF - 65.7 KB]

Training and Education:

The U.S. EEO Commission (EEOC) requires all federal agencies to evaluate compliance and effectiveness of the agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program. The EEO Program evaluation and assessment will review an agency’s Program compliance and accountability IAW 29 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 1614.102 (b,11), EEOC MD 110, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 1440.1, AR 690-12, and AR 690-600. Program Evaluation Guide.pdf [PDF - 390.2 KB]

To provide guidance, identify systemic and institution policy and practices that prevent the full realization of EEO, develop strategy, implement policy, analyze programmatic trends, and recommend solutions to achieve and maintain compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requirements for a "Model EEO Program." Army EEO BOD Charter DRAFT.pdf [PDF - 119.2 KB]

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Sample Memos