EEO in the Federal Government

Who Should Attend

All Federal employees would benefit from this course.

Course Overview

In this course, you will learn about the various EEO laws affecting Federal employees and Federal employment.  You will discuss prohibited forms of discrimination and the EEO complaint process, as well as techniques for identifying and avoiding workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Course Topics

• Laws that govern EEO
   
• Prohibited forms of discrimination
   
• Rights and responsibilities of Federal employees, supervisors, managers, and agencies
   
• Agency responsibilities for establishing and maintaining EEO and affirmative employment programs
   
• Regulatory/oversight agencies
   
• EEO concepts and employer’s policies
   
• EEO Uniform Guidelines and selection policies
   
• Discrimination complaints, investigations, and resolution
   
• Reasonable accommodations
   
• Defining and identifying sexual harassment in the workplace
   
• Full and fair employment opportunities for all qualified individuals
   
• Unfair treatment versus illegal discrimination in the workplace
   
• EEO's place in the agency and its relationship with HR