Equal Employment Opportunity
Related Programs
- Community Relations Service
- Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action by Federal Contractors and Federally Assisted Construction Contractors
- Wage and Hour Standards
- Clearinghouse Services, Civil Rights Discrimination Complaints
- Employment Discrimination_Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Employment Discrimination_State and Local Fair Employment Practices Agency Contracts
The Department of Justice enforces the law and defends the interest of the United States, ensuring public safety against threats foreign and domestic; providing Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; seeking just punishment for those guilty of unlawful pursuits; and ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2007, the Civil Rights Division's Employment Litigation Section filed nine Section 706 complaints, two Section 707 complaints and six Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) complaints. The Section also settled four Section 706 cases, and six USERRA cases.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, and other Federal Laws and regulations forbid discrimination in employment by private employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, State and local governments and public agencies.
The Attorney General is authorized to sue to enjoin and remedy discrimination in employment by State and local government employers under Title VII.
Upon referral from the Department of Labor, the Attorney General is authorized to sue to enforce the non-discrimination in employment provisions of Executive Order 11246, as amended, with respect to government contractors and subcontractors.
The Section also enforces against state and local government employers and private employers the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 ("USERRA"), which prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against an employee or applicant for employment because of such person's past, current or future military obligation.
The Attorney General does not, as such, represent specific individuals, though the public interest is served by obtaining relief for them through pattern or practice or 706 referral lawsuits.
In addition, the Civil Rights Division represents other Federal agencies in challenges to laws and orders that authorize affirmative action in employment, procurement and contracting on federally-assisted projects.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
All persons.
Beneficiary Eligibility
All persons.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Contact the headquarters office listed below.
Award Procedures
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Authorization
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, 42 U.S.C. 2000(e), as amended; Executive Order 11246, September 24, 1965; Reorganization Plan No. 1, 1978. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0128-0-1-752.
Obigations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 est $9,963,000; FY 08 est $10,007,000; and FY 09 est $10,306,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (1978), 43 F.R. 38290.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Employment Litigation Section, Washington, DC 20530. Telephone: (Voice) (202) 514-3831; 800-578-5404 (TDD). Contact: Office of Public Affairs, Department of Justice. Telephone: (202) 514-2007; (TDD): (202) 514-1888.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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