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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO). Major Antonio Suárez Alaska National Guard 907-428-6029/DSN: 389-4029. Equal Employment Opportunity. EEO. OVERVIEW Laws/NGB Policy/Guidance NGR (AR) 690-600 / (AF) 40-1614, CIVILIAN Discrimination

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

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  1. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) Major Antonio Suárez Alaska National Guard 907-428-6029/DSN: 389-4029

  2. Equal Employment Opportunity EEO OVERVIEW • Laws/NGB Policy/Guidance • NGR (AR) 690-600 / (AF) 40-1614, CIVILIAN Discrimination • NGR (AR) 600-22/ (AF) 30-3, MILITARY Discrimination • Diversity/Stereotyping/Prejudice • Discrimination/Affirmative Action • Race, Ethnicity, Language and Religion • Special Emphasis Programs (Hispanic/Asian Pacific/Black/Women/Amer Indian) • Sexual Harassment

  3. EEO THE LAWS The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Made illegal discrimination based on: Race, Sex, Color, Religion, and National Origin Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) Discrimination illegal, based on age 40-65; amended in 1974 to cover Federal Employees 40-70; amended in 1978 to cover Federal employees 40 and above The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Illegal to discriminate against qualified physically or mentally handicapped individuals - Amended in 1978 to cover Federal employees Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1974 Amended the 1964 Civil Rights Act to: cover Federal, State and Local Government Employees; made Civil Service Commission lead agency in EEO; gave enforcement Authority to EEOC

  4. National Guard BureauPolicy EEO • Treat ALL people fairly and impartially with full regard for their dignity as individuals. • Prohibits discrimination in Federal employment based on Race, Color, National Origin, Gender, Age, Religion, and Non-Disqualifying Handicap.

  5. REGULATORY GUIDANCE • National Guard Regulation (AR) 690-600 / (AF) 40-1614, Civilian Discrimination Complaint Processing and Adjudication (Vols 1 & 2) • National Guard Regulation (AR) 600-22/ NGR (AF) 30-3, National Guard Military Discrimination Complaint System EEO

  6. Diversity EEO Tony Suárez Male White

  7. Diversity EEO College Degree Extrovert Hobbies Spouse TonySuárez Friend Worker Religion Goals Male White Father Family Children Alaska

  8. EEO What is Stereotyping? It is…. . . . . . . …forming a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group, and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment.

  9. PREJUDICE EEO • An unfavorable opinion of feelings formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason; • Any preconceived opinion or feeling, either favorable or unfavorable; • Unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes especially of a hostile nature, directed against Race, Color, Religion, Disability, Gender, Age or National Origin.

  10. EEO DISCRIMINATION Any act, or failure to act, impermissibly, based solely, or in part, on a person’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or mental or physical handicap, that adversely affects privileges, benefits, or working conditions or results in disparate treatment.

  11. EEO Affirmative Action (Plan) What it is... A management tool used to ensure members of underrepresented and under utilized class groups will have at least an equal chance at competing in the Federal labor pool.

  12. Affirmative Action(Plan) • It isn’t... • A Quota System EEO

  13. Affirmative Action(Plan) • What it isn’t... • A Quota System • An excuse to hire unqualified individuals EEO

  14. Affirmative Action (Plan) • What it isn’t... • A Quota System • An excuse to hire unqualified individuals • Merely a numerical remedy to compensate for the effect of past exclusions EEO

  15. Special Emphasis Programs EEO • Hispanic Program Manager • TSgt Dan Avalos, 140th Aircraft Generation Sq (BANGB) - 677-9539 • Federal Women’s Program • Vacant • Asian Pacific Manager • Vacant • American Indian Manager • TSgt Jose Griggs, 140th Aircraft Generation Sq (BANGB) - 677-9561 • Black Program Manager(s) • CMSgt Anita Johnson, 140th Mission Support Flt (BANGB) - 677-9424 • MSgt Pam Wiley, 137th Space Warning Sq (Greeley) - 677-6514

  16. Special Emphasis Programs EEO • Designed to: • Assist management in assuring that equal opportunity is present in all aspects of employment; that affirmative action is being taken to address under-representation. • Identify barriers to the hiring and advancement of women and minorities and proposing solutions to remove such barriers. • Assist in eliminating discriminatory practices against women and minorities

  17. SEXUAL HARASSMENT EEO Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature when: • Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a person’s job, pay or career; or, • Such conduct interferes with an individual’s performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

  18. What can I do? EEO • Acknowledge prejudices & stereotypes • Be sensitive to the impact we have on others • Use language that does not demean, exclude or offend anyone • Act towards others from a basis of sincere respect for their dignity and feelings

  19. What can I do? (continued) EEO • Make it a personal responsibility that each and every employee is a . . . Welcomed, Respected and Integrated Team member • Communicate openly and honestly • Embrace Diversity • Build relationships with those different from ourselves

  20. Proactive Measures Exhibit Professional Behavior in the Work Place Are there offensive... • Photographs or pinups, cartoons, written jokes? • Cups, toys or objects that are suggestive in nature? Review policy statements or endorsements on the prevention of sexual harassment. Discuss the atmosphere of the workplace on a regular basis with all subordinates. EEO

  21. WHY? • It’s the law!

  22. WHY? • It’s the law! • It’s GREAT for business!

  23. WHY? • It’s the law! • It’s good for business! • It’s good for PEOPLE, our most valuable resource!!! EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

  24. Equal Employment Opportunity EEO REVIEW • Laws/NGB Policy/Guidance • NGR (AR) 690-600 / (AF) 40-1614, CIVILIAN Discrimination • NGR (AR) 600-22/ (AF) 30-3, MILITARY Discrimination • Diversity/Stereotyping/Prejudice • Discrimination/Affirmative Action • Race, Ethnicity, Language and Religion • Special Emphasis Programs (Hispanic/Asian Pacific/Black/Women/Amer Indian • Sexual Harassment

  25. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)Any Questions???? THANK YOU!! Major Antonio Suárez Alaska National Guard 907-428-6029/DSN: 389-4029

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