Q: How do I file a discrimination complaint?
A: If you are a private citizen and wish to make a complaint of discrimination against a Fairfax County Government agency or employee, you may contact Fairfax County Equity Programs at 703-324-2207 (v); 703-222-5494 (TTY); 703-324-3305 (Fax). A personnel analyst will be assigned to discuss your concerns and advise you about how to file a complaint. You may also file a complaint with the federal government, through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at 202-275-7377 (v), 1-800-669-4000 (v), 202-275-6834 (fax), 202-275-7518 (TTY) or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY)...
Q: What if I have a complaint against a private company in Fairfax County? Who can I talk to?
A: Complaints against private companies or organizations located in Fairfax County are handled by the Fairfax County Human Rights Commission. They may be contacted at 703-324-2953 (v), 703-324-2900 (TTY) or 703-324-3570 (Fax). Additionally, employees of private companies located in Fairfax County may also file a complaint with the federal government, through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (See above).
Q: I work for the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). How do I file a discrimination complaint?
A: The FCPS is separate from Fairfax County Government; therefore, it is not under the jurisdiction of Equity Programs or of the Human Rights Commission. However, FCPS employees may file a complaint with the FCPS’ Office of Equity and Compliance at 703-750-8480 (v) or 703-658-1410 (fax) and also with the federal government, by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), phone numbers provided in item #1, above.
Q: I work for Fairfax Water (formerly Fairfax County Water Authority). How do I file a discrimination complaint?
A: Although Fairfax Water has its own Personnel Department and is separate from Fairfax County Government, it is under the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission (HRC). Fairfax Water employees may therefore file a discrimination complaint locally with the HRC (phone numbers provided in item #2, above) or with the federal government, at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), contact numbers provided in item #1, above.
Q: I have an impairment and I need some assistance in order to do my job. What can I do?
A. Informally, speak with your immediate supervisor and discuss possible reasonable accommodations. If you are a Fairfax County Government employee, you may contact Equity Programs at 703-324-2207 (v); 703-222-5494 (TTY); 703-324-3305 (Fax). You may also contact the EEOC (See above), the Job Accommodation Network at 1.800.526.7234 or at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/ and other organizations that assist individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Q: Under what basis can I file a discrimination complaint?
A. A discrimination complaint can be filed on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, disability, national origin, sex, or retaliation.
Q. Who can make a discrimination complaint? Can any individual file a discrimination complaint?
A. Any citizen who feels s/he was discriminated against by a Fairfax
County Government agency may file a discrimination complaint based on the
classifications enumerated in question #6.