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Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs,
Equity Programs Division promotes diversity and recognition of the county
as an equal opportunity employer through continuing working relationship
with boards, commissions and other public, private and employee
organizations with similar interests.
Equity Programs Division provides programs and services including training, mediation, investigation, diversity awareness, statistical reporting and community liaison. Equity Programs investigates county employment discrimination complaints as well as citizen allegations of discriminatory treatment by County agencies. Job applicants who are not currently employed by Fairfax County and who have complaints regarding non-selection for employment because of discriminatory reasons may file an applicant right of appeal.
While Equity Programs Division is county-wide, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the national administrator of employment complaints that involve discrimination, including discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex or a disability. For complaints regarding the accessibility of Fairfax County Government facilities, programs or services individuals should file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice under Title II of the Americans with Disability Act.
In addition, Equity Programs Division sponsors the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award, which recognizes a county resident whose dedication to improving the community through volunteer service honors the memory of Barbara Varon, former chair of the Fairfax County Electoral Board. Nominations for this award are accepted every year until the third week in June. The award is presented by the Board of Supervisors during the monthly meeting in October.
For information or to file a complaint, write to the Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs, Equity Programs Division, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Va. 22035 or call 703-324-2207, FAX 703-324-3305, TTY 703-222-5494.
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