YOKOTAABVA36-101 governs equal opportunity, discrimination and sexual harassment complaint processes for Air Force personnel.
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It addresses federal employee and active duty military informal and formal complaint processes, alternative dispute resolution, and authorized complaint officials. It includes filing timelines, counseling requirements, mediation, and available hotlines.
Federal Employee EEO Pre-Complaint Process: aggrieved employees who believe they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment must consult an EO counselor to initiate pre-complaint counseling prior to filing a formal complaint.
Time Line: federal employees must contact the EO office within 45 calendar days of the alleged offense, discriminatory act, personnel action, or inaction.
Time Line: there is no time limit for filing informal complaints.
Individuals should submit formal allegations of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying or hazing no later than 90 duty days after the alleged offense.
Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Mediation and Facilitation are also available for all workplace disputes if agreed upon by parties involved in a dispute.