The U.S. Census Bureau’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is dedicated to fully implementing the policies, statutes, and laws that are designed to value and protect each employee and create an environment where all employees may work without fear of discrimination, harassment or reprisal. The result will be an equitable, inclusive, and empowered workforce which is treated with respect and dignity throughout the Census Bureau.
We will promptly address allegations of discrimination by:
The Equal Employment Opportunity Team processes informal complaints of alleged discrimination due to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), Pregnant Workers (limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, age (40 or older), genetic information (including family medical history), disability (mental or physical) or retaliation/reprisal. The office also educates the workforce on discrimination laws prevention techniques.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an effective tool for employees, managers, and supervisors in resolving various workplace conflicts and disputes.
The toolkits are available to educate employees, applicants and the public about Anti-Discrimination laws.
The Census Bureau is required to prepare an annual MD-715 report outlining efforts to establish and maintain a model EEO program. The affirmative action plan describes how the agency will improve the recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of applicants and employees with disabilities (including targeted disabilities).
Policy statements define the rights as well as the duties of the organization.
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Department Administrative Orders are used to document and mandate continuing policies, standards, requirements and procedures issued by the Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary.
Executive Orders are signed, written, and published directives from the President of the United States.
Toll Free: (800) 872-6096
EEO Office Voice: (301) 763-2853
ADR Voice: (301) 763-5118
E-Fax: (301) 763-9590
Federal Relay Service: (800) 877-0996
Ask EEO: eeo.general.mailbox@census.gov
To file an EEO Complaint: eeo.complaints@census.gov
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is an independent agency that protects federal employees from prohibited personnel practices, including whistleblower retaliation and unlawful hiring practices. OSC also provides an independent, secure channel for disclosing and resolving wrongdoing in federal agencies.
The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 and the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 provide the right for all covered federal employees to make whistleblower disclosures and to ensure that employees are protected from whistleblower retaliation. The Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 and OSC’s Reauthorization Act of 2017 further enhanced and reinforced these rights and protections.
Whistleblowing is defined as the disclosure of information that an employee reasonably believes evidence: a violation of any law, rule, or regulation; gross mismanagement; gross waste of funds; an abuse of authority; a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or censorship related to scientific research or analysis. Employees may make lawful disclosures to anyone, including, for example, management officials, the Inspector General of an agency, and/or OSC.
Please review "Know Your Rights When Reporting Wrongs," which provides detailed information on prohibited personnel practices and employees’ rights to file complaints with OSC. Additionally, I encourage you to review "Your Rights as a Federal Employee," which describes different avenues for making whistleblower disclosures as a federal employee. More information can also be found on the OSC website.