    [United States Government Manual]
    [June 01, 2001]
    [Pages 387-392]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

    1801 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20507

    Phone, 202-663-4900. TTY, 202-663-4494. Internet, www.eeoc.gov.
    Chairman                                          Ida L. Castro
    Vice Chairman                                     Paul M. Igasaki
    Commissioners                                     Paul Steven Miller, (2
                                                              vacancies)
    Executive Officer                                 Frances M. Hart
    General Counsel                                   Ida L. Castro, Acting
    Inspector General                                 Aletha L. Brown
    Director, Office of Communications and            (vacancy)
            Legislative Affairs
    Director, Office of Equal Opportunity             Veronica A. Venture
    Director, Office of Federal Operations            Carlton M. Hadden
    Legal Counsel                                     Ellen J. Vargyas
    Director, Office of Field Programs                Elizabeth M. Thornton
    Director, Office of Financial and Resource        Emilie G. Heller,
            Management                                        Acting
    Director, Office of Human Resources               (vacancy)
    Director, Office of Information Resources         Sallie T. Hsieh
            Management
    Director, Office of Research, Information, and    Deidre Flippen
            Planning

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    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces laws which prohibit
    discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
    disability, or age in hiring, promoting, firing, setting wages, testing,
    training, apprenticeship, and all other terms and conditions of
    employment. The Commission conducts investigations of alleged
    discrimination; makes determinations based on gathered evidence;
    attempts conciliation when discrimination has taken place; files
    lawsuits; and conducts voluntary assistance programs for employers,
    unions, and community organizations. The Commission also has
    adjudicatory and oversight responsibility for all compliance and
    enforcement activities relating to equal employment opportunity among
    Federal employees and applicants, including discrimination against
    individuals with disabilities.

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    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created by title
    VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-4), and became

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    operational July 2, 1965. The Commission is comprised of five
    Commissioners appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of
    the Senate, for 5-year staggered terms. The President designates a
    Chairman and a Vice Chairman. The Commission operates through 50 field
    offices, each of which processes charges.

    Activities

    Enforcement  The Commission's field offices receive charges of job
    discrimination under title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans
    with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in
    Employment Act. Field offices may initiate investigations to find
    violations of the acts.
    Charges Under Title VII  Title VII prohibits employment discrimination
    based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin by private
    employers, State and local governments, and educational institutions
    with 15 or more employees, or by the Federal Government, private and
    public employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor-
    management committees for apprenticeship and training.
        If there is reasonable cause to believe a charge filed is true, the
    district, area, or local office attempts to remedy the alleged unlawful
    practices through informal methods of conciliation, conference, and
    persuasion. If an acceptable conciliation agreement is not secured, the
    case is considered for possible litigation. If litigation is approved,
    the Commission will bring suit in an appropriate Federal district court.
    Americanswith Disabilities Act Charges  Employment discrimination
    charges based on disability may be filed at any of the Commission's
    field offices. The Commission will investigate and attempt to conciliate
    the charges.
    AgeDiscrimination in Employment Act or Equal Pay Act Charges and
    Complaints  When a discrimination charge is filed, the Commission will
    attempt to eliminate the unlawful practice through informal methods of
    conciliation, conference, and persuasion. A lawsuit may be brought by
    the Commission if conciliation fails, or individuals may file suit on
    their own. A lawsuit under the EPA may be filed by the Commission or by
    the complainant.
    Complaints Against the FederalGovernment  The Commission's Federal
    sector processing regulations guide Federal employees or job applicants
    who want to file complaints of job discrimination based on race, color,
    national origin, sex, religion, age, or physical or mental disability.
    Informal mediation of the matter is required before filing a charge. An
    accepted complaint is investigated by the respondent agency, and there
    is a right to a hearing before an EEOC administrative judge before the
    agency issues its final decision. Final decisions may be appealed.
    Other Activities  The Commission actively promotes voluntary compliance
    with equal employment opportunity statutes through a variety of
    educational and technical assistance activities. A distinct activity of
    the Commission is the Voluntary Assistance Program. This outreach
    program is designed to provide educational and technical assistance to
    small and midsize employers and unions--through 1-day seminars on equal
    employment opportunity laws--about their rights and obligations under
    all the statutes that the Commission enforces.
        Another activity initiated by the Commission is the Expanded
    Presence Program, which is designed to make the Commission accessible in
    areas identified as underserved by Commission offices.
        Through its Educational Technical Assistance and Training Revolving
    Fund, the Commission is also able to provide its constituency with
    advanced and specialized technical assistance offerings. Fees charged
    for Revolving Fund products are not to exceed the cost of producing the
    materials or services provided, are to bear a direct relationship to the
    cost of providing such outreach, and are to be imposed on a uniform
    basis.

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        The Commission participates in the development of employment
    discrimination law through the issuance of guidelines, publication of
    significant Commission decisions, and involvement in litigation brought
    under the relevant statutes.
        The Commission has direct liaison with Federal, State, and local
    governments, employers and union organizations, trade associations,
    civil rights organizations, and other agencies and organizations
    concerned with employment of minority group members and women.
        The Commission develops and implements affirmative employment
    policies designed to enhance the occupational status of minorities,
    women, and persons with disabilities in the Federal Government.
        The Commission also publishes data on the employment status of
    minorities and women. Through 6 employment surveys covering private
    employers, apprenticeship programs, labor unions, State and local
    governments, elementary and secondary schools, and colleges and
    universities, the Commission tabulates and stores data on the ethnic,
    racial, and sex composition of employees at all job levels within the
    reported groups.
        Research information thus collected is shared with selected Federal
    agencies, and is made available, in appropriate form, for public use.

                                 Field Offices--Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
                       (DO: District Office; AO: Area Office; LO: Local Office; FO: Field Office)
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                     Office                           Address/Telephone                        Director
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    Albuquerque, NM (DO)                     Suite 900, 505 Marquette NW.,        Georgia Marchbanks
                                              87102.
                                             Ph., 505-248-5201. Fax, 505-248-     ..................................
                                              5233. TTY, 505-248-5240.
    Atlanta, GA (DO)                         Suite 4R30, 100 Alabama St. NW.,     Bernice Williams-
                                              30303.
                                             Ph., 404-562-6930. Fax, 404-562-       Kimbrough
                                              6909. TTY, 404-562-6801.
    Baltimore, MD (DO)                       3d Fl., City Crescent Bldg., 10 S.   James Lee
                                              Howard St., 21201.
                                             Ph., 410-962-3932. Fax, 410-962-     ..................................
                                              2817. TTY, 410-962-6065.
    Birmingham, AL (DO)                      Suite 200, 1130 22d St. S., 35205.   Cynthia Pierre
                                             Ph., 205-731-0082. Fax, 205-731-     ..................................
                                              2101. TTY, 205-731-0175.
    Boston, MA (AO)                          Rm. 475, John F. Kennedy Fed.        Robert L. Sanders
                                              Bldg., 02203.
                                             Ph., 617-565-3190. Fax, 617-565-     ..................................
                                              3196. TTY, 617-565-3204.
    Buffalo, NY (LO)                         Suite 350, 6 Fountain Plz., 14202.   Elizabeth Cadle
                                             Ph., 716-551-4441. Fax, 716-551-     ..................................
                                              4387. TTY, 716-551-5923.
    Charlotte, NC (DO)                       Suite 400, 129 W. Trade St., 28202.  Reuben Daniels, Jr., Acting
                                             Ph., 704-344-6682. Fax, 704-344-     ..................................
                                              6734. TTY, 704-334-6684.
    Chicago, IL (DO)                         Suite 2800, 500 W. Madison St.,      John P. Rowe
                                              60661.
                                             Ph., 312-353-2713. Fax, 312-353-     ..................................
                                              4041. TTY, 312-353-2421.
    Cincinnati, OH (AO)                      Suite 810, 525 Vine St., 45202-      Wilma Javey
                                              3122.
                                             Ph., 513-684-2851. Fax, 513-684-     ..................................
                                              2361. TTY, 513-684-6698.
    Cleveland, OH (DO)                       Suite 850, 1660 W. 2d St., 44113-    Michael C. Fetzer
                                              1454.
                                             Ph., 216-522-2001. Fax, 216-522-     ..................................
                                              7395. TTY, 216-522-8441.
    Dallas, TX (DO)                          3d Fl., 207 S. Houston St., 75202-   Thelma H. Taylor
                                              4726.
                                             Ph., 214-655-3355. Fax, 214-655-     ..................................
                                              3443. TTY, 214-655-3363.
    Denver, CO (DO)                          Suite 510, 303 E. 17th Ave., 80203.  Francisco J. Flores
                                             Ph., 303-866-1300. Fax, 303-866-     ..................................
                                              1386. TTY, 303-866-1950.
    Detroit, MI (DO)                         Rm. 865, 477 Michigan Ave., 48226-   James R. Neely, Jr.
                                              9704.
                                             Ph., 313-226-4600. Fax, 313-226-     ..................................
                                              2778. TTY, 313-226-7599.
    El Paso, TX (AO)                         Suite 100, Bldg. C, 4171 N. Mesa     Robert Calderon
                                              St., 79902.
                                             Ph., 915-534-6550. Fax, 915-534-     ..................................
                                              6552. TTY, 915-534-6545.
    Fresno, CA (LO)                          Suite 103, 1265 W. Shaw Ave.,        David Rodriguez
                                              93711.
                                             Ph., 209-487-5793. Fax, 209-487-     ..................................
                                              5053. TTY, 209-487-5837.
    Greensboro, NC (LO)                      801 Summit Ave., 27405-7813.         Patricia B. Fuller
                                             Ph., 336-333-5174. Fax, 336-333-     ..................................
                                              5051. TTY, 336-333-5542.
    Greenville, SC (LO)                      Suite 530, 15 S. Main St., 29601.    Patricia Fuller
                                             Ph., 864-241-4400. Fax, 864-241-     ..................................
                                              4416. TTY, 864-241-4403.
    Honolulu, HI (LO)                        Rm. 7-127, 300 Ala Moana Blvd.,      Timothy A. Riera
                                              96850-0051.
                                             Ph., 808-541-3120. Fax, 808-541-     ..................................
                                              3390. TTY, 808-541-3131.
    Houston, TX (DO)                         7th Fl., 1919 Smith St., 77002.      Harriet J. Ehrlich
                                             Ph., 713-209-3320. Fax, 713-209-     ..................................
                                              3381. TTY, 713-209-3439.
    Indianapolis, IN (DO)                    Suite 1900, 101 W. Ohio St., 46204-  Danny E. Harter
                                              4203.
                                             Ph., 317-226-7212. Fax, 317-226-     ..................................
                                              7953, 317-226-5571. TTY, 317-226-
                                              5162.
    Jackson, MS (AO)                         Suite 207, 100 W. Capitol St.,       Benjamin Bradley
                                              39269.
                                             Ph., 601-965-4537. Fax, 601-965-     ..................................
                                              5272. TTY, 601-965-4915.
    Kansas City, KS (AO)                     Suite 905, 400 State Ave., 66101.    George Dixon
                                             Ph., 913-551-5655. Fax, 913-551-     ..................................
                                              6956. TTY, 913-551-5657.
    Little Rock, AR (AO)                     Suite 625, 425 W. Capitol Ave.,      Kay Klugh
                                              72201.

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                                             Ph., 501-324-5060. Fax, 501-324-     ..................................
                                              5991. TTY, 501-324-5481.
    Los Angeles, CA (DO)                     4th Fl., 255 E. Temple St., 90012.   Olophius Perry, Acting
                                             Ph., 213-894-1000. Fax, 213-894-     ..................................
                                              1118. TTY, 213-894-1121.
    Louisville, KY (AO)                      Suite 268, 600 Dr. Martin Luther     Marcia Hall Craig
                                              King Jr. Pl., 40202.
                                             Ph., 502-582-6082. Fax, 502-582-     ..................................
                                              5895. TTY, 502-582-6285.
    Memphis, TN (DO)                         Suite 621, 1407 Union Ave., 38104.   Walter S. Grabon
                                             Ph., 901-544-0115. Fax, 901-544-     ..................................
                                              0111. TTY, 901-544-0112.
    Miami, FL (DO)                           Suite 2700, 2 S. Biscayne Blvd.,     Federico Costales
                                              33131.
                                             Ph., 305-536-4491. Fax, 305-536-     ..................................
                                              4011. TTY, 305-536-5721.
    Milwaukee, WI (DO)                       Suite 800, 310 W. Wisconsin Ave.,    Chester V. Bailey
                                              53203-2292.
                                             Ph., 414-297-1111. Fax, 414-297-     ..................................
                                              4133. TTY, 414-297-1115.
    Minneapolis, MN (AO)                     Suite 430, 330 S. 2d Ave., 55401-    Bobbie Carter
                                              2224.
                                             Ph., 612-335-4040. Fax, 612-335-     ..................................
                                              4044. TTY, 612-335-4045.
    Nashville, TN (AO)                       Suite 202, 50 Vantage Way, 37228-    Sarah Smith
                                              9940.
                                             Ph., 615-736-5820. Fax, 615-736-     ..................................
                                              2107. TTY, 615-736-5870.
    Newark, NJ (AO)                          21st Fl., One Newark Ctr., 07102-    Corrado Gigante
                                              5233.
                                             Ph., 973-645-6383. Fax, 973-645-     ..................................
                                              4524. TTY, 973-645-3004.
    New Orleans, LA (DO)                     Suite 600, 701 Loyola Ave., 70113-   Patricia T. Bivins
                                              9936.
                                             Ph., 504-589-2329. Fax, 504-589-     ..................................
                                              6861. TTY, 504-589-2958.
    New York, NY (DO)                        18th Fl., 7 World Trade Ctr., 10048- Spencer H. Lewis, Jr.
                                              1102.
                                             Ph., 212-748-8500. Fax, 212-748-     ..................................
                                              8464. TTY, 212-748-8399.
    Norfolk, VA (AO)                         Suite 4300, 101 W. Main St., 23510.  Herbert Brown
                                             Ph., 757-441-3470. Fax, 757-441-     ..................................
                                              6720. TTY, 757-441-3578.
    Oakland, CA (LO)                         Suite 1170-N, 1301 Clay St., 94612-  Joyce A. Hendy
                                              5217.
                                             Ph., 510-637-3230. Fax, 510-637-     ..................................
                                              3235. TTY, 510-637-3234.
    Oklahoma City, OK (AO)                   Suite 1350, 210 Park Ave., 73102.    Joyce Davis Powers
                                             Ph., 405-231-4911. Fax, 405-231-     ..................................
                                              4140. TTY, 405-231-5745.
    Philadelphia, PA (DO)                    Suite 400, 21 S. 5th St., 19106-     Marie M. Tomasso
                                              2515.
                                             Ph., 215-451-5800. Fax, 215-451-     ..................................
                                              5804. TTY, 215-451-5814.
    Phoenix, AZ (DO)                         Suite 690, 3300 N. Central Ave.,     Charles D. Burtner
                                              85012-2504.
                                             Ph., 602-640-5000. Fax, 602-640-
                                              5071. TTY, 602-640-5072.
    Pittsburgh, PA (AO)                      Suite 300, 1001 Liberty Ave., 15222- Eugene V. Nelson
                                              4187.
                                             Ph., 412-644-3444. Fax, 412-644-     ..................................
                                              2664. TTY, 412-644-2720.
    Raleigh, NC (AO)                         1309 Annapolis Dr., 27608-2129.      Richard E. Walz
                                             Ph., 919-856-4064. Fax, 919-856-     ..................................
                                              4151. TTY, 919-856-4296.
    Richmond, VA (AO)                        Rm. 229, 3600 W. Broad St., 23230.   Gloria L. Underwood
                                             Ph., 804-278-4651. Fax, 804-278-     ..................................
                                              4660. TTY, 804-278-4654.
    San Antonio, TX (DO)                     Suite 200, 5410 Fredericksburg Rd.,  Pedro Esquivel
                                              78229-3555.
                                             Ph., 210-281-7642. Fax, 210-229-     ..................................
                                              4381. TTY, 210-229-4858.
    San Diego, CA (AO)                       Suite 1550, 401 B St., 92101.        Walter D. Champe
                                             Ph., 619-557-7235. Fax, 619-557-     ..................................
                                              7274. TTY, 619-557-7232.
    San Francisco, CA (DO)                   Suite 500, 901 Market St., 94103.    Susan L. McDuffie
                                             Ph., 415-356-5100. Fax, 415-356-     ..................................
                                              5126. TTY, 415-356-5098.
    San Jose, CA (LO)                        Suite 200, 96 N. 3d St., 95112.      Dequese Cooper
                                             Ph., 408-291-7352. Fax, 408-291-     ..................................
                                              4539. TTY, 408-291-7374.
    Savannah, GA (LO)                        Suite G, 410 Mall Blvd., 31406-      Lyn Jordan
                                              4821.
                                             Ph., 912-652-4234. Fax, 912-652-     ..................................
                                              4248. TTY, 912-652-4439.
    Seattle, WA (DO)                         Suite 400, 909 First Ave., 98104-    Jeanette M. Leino
                                              1061.
                                             Ph., 206-220-6883. Fax, 206-220-     ..................................
                                              6911. TTY, 206-220-6882.
    St. Louis, MO (DO)                       Rm. 8.100, 1222 Spruce St., 63103.   Lynn Bruner
                                             Ph., 314-539-7800. Fax, 314-539-     ..................................
                                              7894. TTY, 314-539-7803.
    Tampa, FL (AO)                           Rm. 1020, 501 E. Polk St., 33602.    Manuel Zurita
                                             Ph., 813-228-2310. Fax, 813-228-     ..................................
                                              2841. TTY, 813-228-2003.
    Washington, DC (FO)                      Suite 200, 1400 L St. NW., 20005.    Tulio Diaz, Jr.
                                             Ph., 202-275-7377. Fax, 202-275-     ..................................
                                              6834. TTY, 202-275-7518.
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    Sources of Information

    Electronic Access  Information regarding the programs, publications, and
    activities of the Commission is available through the Internet, at
    www.eeoc.gov.
    Employment  The Commission selects its employees from various
    examinations and registers, including mid- and senior-level registers,
    secretarial, typing, and stenographic registers, and the Equal
    Opportunity Specialist register. Employment inquiries or applications
    for positions in the headquarters office should be directed to the
    Office of Human Resources, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1801
    L Street NW., Washington, DC 20507 (phone, 202-663-4306), or contact the
    appropriate district office for district office positions.

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    General Inquiries  A nationwide toll-free telephone number links callers
    with the appropriate field office where charges may be filed. Phone,
    800-669-4000. TTY, 800-669-6820.
    Information About Survey Forms  (EEO-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6). Phone, 202-
    663-4958.
    Media Inquiries  Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs, 1801
    L Street NW., Washington, DC 20507. Phone, 202-663-4900.
    Publications  Phone, 800-669-3362 (toll-free). TTY, 800-800-3302 (toll-
    free). Fax, 513-489-8692.
    Reading Room  EEOC Library, 1801 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20507.
    Phone, 202-663-4630.
    Speakers  Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs, 1801 L
    Street NW., Washington, DC 20507. Phone, 202-663-4900.

    For further information, contact the Equal Employment Opportunity
    Commission, 1801 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20507. Phone, 202-663-
    4900. Internet, www.eeoc.gov.

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