Human Resources Directorate
Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Division
Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No Fear Act)
On May 15, 2002, the 107th Congress enacted Public Law 107-174, Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, or the No FEAR Act, which went into effect on October 1, 2003.
The No FEAR Act was enacted with the intent to hold Federal agencies more accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws. It also required Agencies to post quarterly statistical data related to Federal equal employment opportunity complaints filed with such agency.
The EEO Programs Division (EEOPD) provides fair and impartial processes to help manage and facilitate the resolution of civilian and military discrimination complaints within OSD, Joint Staff, and other WHS-serviced activities. The EEOPD is also responsible for annual reporting of complaint activity to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As such, the EEOPD is responsible for posting the data requirements specified in Title III of the No FEAR Act. Such data only pertains to EEO complaints filed by civilian employees.
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Overview of Number of Complaints Filed |
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"COMPLAINTS FILED" CATEGORY |
Q4 2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
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Pending at the Beginning of the Fiscal
Year* |
40 |
54 |
39 |
40 |
34 |
50 |
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Filed during the Fiscal Year* |
34 |
23 |
27 |
17 |
15 |
11 |
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Individuals Who Filed 2 or More
Complaints during the Fiscal Year |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Pending, at any time, during the Fiscal
Year |
74 |
77 |
66 |
57 |
49 |
61 |
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* Also denotes number of individuals filing
complaints during specified time frame (including class agents) |
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Number of Complaints and Average Days in Various
Steps of the Complaint Process |
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PENDING PHASE OF EEO PROCESS |
Q4 2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
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Ave. Days |
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Ave. Days |
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Ave. Days |
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Ave. Days |
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Ave. Days |
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Ave. Days |
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Investigation |
24 |
272 |
6 |
194 |
19 |
266 |
14 |
349 |
8 |
585 |
9 |
531 |
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EEOC Hearing |
22 |
470 |
22 |
658 |
8 |
580 |
5 |
785 |
4 |
1035 |
8 |
1135 |
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Final Agency Action |
29 |
158 |
8 |
229 |
10 |
410 |
7 |
1134 |
9 |
1235 |
3 |
967 |
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No Hearing Requested |
22 |
159 |
4 |
382 |
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* |
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Hearing Requested |
7 |
153 |
4 |
77 |
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*Data cannot be reconstructed |
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INVESTIGATIONS |
Q4 2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
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Number of complaints not investigated within the time
required by 29 CFR § 1614.106(e)(2) |
9 |
20 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
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Number of Complaints Filed by Basis per Fiscal Year |
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FISCAL YEAR |
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BASIS |
Q4 2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
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Race and Color
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Am. Indian/Alaskan Native |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Am. Asian/Pacific Islander |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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African Am./Black |
20 |
12 |
10 |
6 |
7 |
4 |
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Caucasian/White |
6 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
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Color* |
12 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
5 |
2 |
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Religion |
4 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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Reprisal |
6 |
9 |
14 |
8 |
2 |
3 |
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Sex |
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Male |
8 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Female |
5 |
8 |
5 |
7 |
3 |
1 |
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National Origin |
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Hispanic |
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0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Other |
4 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Equal Pay Act |
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Male |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Female |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Age |
11 |
7 |
4 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
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Disability |
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Mental |
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0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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Physical |
5 |
4 |
3 |
7 |
3 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
83 |
49 |
47 |
49 |
25 |
19 |
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*Prior to FY02, Race and
Color were combined as one basis category by the EEOC. Color was officially
established as a separate basis in FY02.
For the purposes of this report, all complaints filed with Color as a
basis was separated for all Fiscal Years. |
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Number of Complaints Filed by Issue per Fiscal Year |
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FISCAL YEAR |
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ISSUE |
Q4 2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
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Appointment Hire |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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Assignment of Duties |
2 |
3 |
11 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
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Awards |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Conversion to Full Time |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Disciplinary Action |
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Demotion |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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Reprimand |
1 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
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Suspension |
0 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
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Removal |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Duty Hours |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Evaluation/Appraisal |
7 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
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Examination/Test |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Harassment |
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Non-Sexual |
4 |
7 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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Sexual |
0 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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Medical Examination |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Pay Including Overtime |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Promotion/Non-Selection |
16 |
2 |
9 |
7 |
5 |
2 |
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Reassignment |
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Denied |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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Directed |
4 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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Reasonable Accommodation |
0 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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Reinstatement |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Retirement |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
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Termination |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Terms/Conditions of Empl. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Time and Attendance |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Training |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Other |
5 |
7 |
8 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
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TOTAL |
54 |
37 |
63 |
32 |
17 |
15 |
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Summary of FAD Closures by Fiscal Year |
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NUMBER AND PERCENT OF CLOSURES BY FISCAL YEAR |
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TYPES OF CLOSURES |
Q4 2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
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1. FAD without an AJ Decision |
14 |
100% |
12 |
100% |
8 |
100% |
8 |
100% |
3 |
100% |
9 |
100% |
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A. Finding Discrimination |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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B. Finding No Discrimination |
6 |
43% |
7 |
58% |
6 |
75% |
5 |
63% |
2 |
67% |
4 |
44% |
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C. Dismissal of Complaints |
8 |
57% |
5 |
42% |
2 |
25% |
3 |
38% |
1 |
33% |
5 |
56% |
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2. FAD with an AJ Decision |
7 |
100% |
4 |
100% |
1 |
100% |
1 |
100% |
2 |
100% |
3 |
100% |
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A. AJ Decision Fully Implemented |
7 |
100% |
4 |
100% |
1 |
100% |
1 |
100% |
2 |
100% |
3 |
100% |
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(1) Finding Discrimination |
0 |
0% |
1 |
25% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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(2) Finding No Discrimination |
7 |
100% |
3 |
75% |
0 |
0% |
1 |
100% |
2 |
100% |
3 |
100% |
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B. AJ Decision Not Fully Implemented |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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(1) Finding Discrimination |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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a. Agency appealed finding but not remedy |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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b. Agency appealed remedy but not finding |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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c. Agency appealed both finding and remedy |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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(2) Finding No Discrimination |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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C. Dismissal of Complaints |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Summary of Findings of Discrimination |
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FISCAL YEAR |
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FINAL AGENCY ACTIONS |
Q4 2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
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Without a Hearing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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With a Hearing |
0 |
1* |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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*1 of 8 (12.5%) Final Agency
Actions with a hearing in FY03 |
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Breakdown of Findings by Basis |
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FISCAL YEAR |
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BASIS |
Q4 2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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Race and Color |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Am. Indian/Alaskan Native |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Am. Asian/Pacific Islander |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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African Am./Black |
0 |
0% |
1 |
100% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Caucasian/White |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Color* |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Religion |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Reprisal |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Sex |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Male |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Female |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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National Origin |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Hispanic |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Other |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Equal Pay Act |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Male |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Female |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Age |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Disability |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Mental |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Physical |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Breakdown of Findings by Issue |
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ISSUE |
Q4 2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
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# |
% |
# |
% |
# |
% |
# |
% |
# |
% |
# |
% |
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Appointment Hire |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Assignment of Duties |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Awards |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Conversion to Full Time |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Disciplinary Action |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Demotion |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Reprimand |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Suspension |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Removal |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Duty Hours |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Evaluation/Appraisal |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Examination/Test |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Harassment |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Non-Sexual |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Sexual |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Medical Examination |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Pay Including Overtime |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Promotion/Non-Selection |
0 |
0% |
1 |
100% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Reassignment |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Denied |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
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Directed |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Reasonable Accommodation |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Reinstatement |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Retirement |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Termination |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Terms/Conditions of Empl. |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Time and Attendance |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Training |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Other |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
0 |
0% |