EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE 04-EEO-03

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY

POLICY MEMORANDUM

References: Public Law 107-174 107^th Congress, Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation (NO FEAR) Act of 2002, May 15, 2002.

This purpose of this policy is to announce that the Department of Defense (DoD) Education Activity (DoDEA) has adopted the rules, guidelines, and requirements set forth in Public Law 107-174 107th Congress, Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act (otherwise known as the NO FEAR Act) of May 15, 2002. No FEAR was enacted to require that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws; to require that each Federal agency post quarterly on its public Web site, certain statistical data relating to Federal sector equal employment opportunity complaints filed with such agency; and for other purposes, including whistleblower retaliation protections and prohibited personnel practices.

The NoFEAR Act also requires DoDEA to notify Federal employees, former employees and applicants for Federal employment of the rights and protections afforded under the purview of this Act. Additionally, the Agency must provide training to employees regarding the rights and remedies applicable.

This Agency is committed to holding all employees accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protections laws. DoDEA cannot effectively operate if discrimination and retaliation exist in the workplace. All DoDEA employees are required to fully support this policy and take appropriate measures to ensure accountability.