AR 690-600 — Equal Employment Opportunity Discrimination Complaints
AR 690-600 governs Army equal employment opportunity complaint counseling, processing, investigation, settlement, and related actions.
- Publication number: AR 690-600
- Title: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
- Date: 02/06/2025
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 690-600 addresses alternative dispute resolution, pre-complaint processing, individual and class discrimination complaints, and administrative procedures. It requires prompt and impartial processing, early resolution when possible, and implementation of an EEO alternative dispute resolution program.
Applies to: The processing of all EEO complaints filed by Army civilian employees, former employees, applicants for employment, employees of contractors in cases involving joint employer issues or allegations, will be governed by this regulation (see para 3 10).
Topics covered
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Pre-complaint processing
- Formal complaints of discrimination
- Class complaints of discrimination
- Remedial and corrective actions
- Compensatory damages
- Witness participation
- Complaint processing timelines
Questions and answers
Who does AR 690-600 apply to?
The processing of all EEO complaints filed by Army civilian employees, former employees, applicants for employment, employees of contractors in cases involving joint employer issues or allegations, will be governed by this regulation (see para 3 10). (paragraph 1-1)
How must discrimination complaints be processed?
Discrimination complaints will be processed with due regard for the rights of persons against whom allegations have been made and complaints will be processed promptly and impartially. (paragraph 1-1)
When should EEO complaints be resolved?
Complaints should be resolved as early as possible; however, resolution can occur at any stage of processing. (paragraph 1-1)
Is an Army EEO alternative dispute resolution program required?
Implementation of an EEO alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program, as described in chapter 2 is required, and its use is encouraged, when appropriate. (paragraph 1-1)
What happens when required complaint-processing timelines are missed?
Failure to meet timelines will not nullify any administrative proceeding or create a substantive right entitling any individual to relief. However, it may result in an adverse inference determination or other sanction by the Army Director of EEO or designee. (paragraph 1-1)