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Equal Employment Division

 

Equal Employment is for Everyone!

 Goals…

The Equal Employment Division of the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity is committed to eradicating unlawful discrimination in state government through its civil rights law enforcement authority. The Equal Employment Division is also committed to establishing justice and equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment and/or are currently government employees with the State of Georgia. It also provides educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with equal employment laws. 

The steps in filing/investigating a complaint

 Instructions to file a complaint *

Complaint Form *

The Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended

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 Related Links…

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (information on employment discrimination in the private sector.)

Office of Civil Rights U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (unfair labor practices for employees that work for medical facilities)

U.S. Dept. of Labor (for Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), National Labor Relations Board, Office of Labor Mgmt Standards)

Atlanta Legal Aid Society (handles all civil type complaints for: city, county, state, or private sector for employees who can not afford an attorney.)

Human Rights Commission, 404) 651-9115, 9116, or 9117, (Handles human relations issues through interaction with schools, municipalities, etc. Appointed by the Governor and also advises him on human rights issues. Does not handle individual complaints.)

Better Business Bureau of Metro Atlanta (Handles complaints regarding business practices of agencies and businesses.)

Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Dept. of Labor (information on Fair Labor Standards Act, minimum wage, federal required poster, etc.)

Georgia Dept. of Labor (information on unemployment benefits, employment, etc.)

Georgia Dept. of Consumer Affairs (handles complaints of unfair business practices)

 

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