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Equal Employment Opportunity

Theodore R. Garrett, Jr., EEO Officer
Candise Crooks, EEO Assistant
6901 North Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 443-809-8937
Fax: 410-296-2618

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is responsible for two primary functions:

(1) investigating complaints and charges of discrimination based upon discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; and
(2) resolving requests for workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The EEO office also conducts presentations and trainings to supervisors and staff members on discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace conflict, and workplace accommodations.

For information about ADA accommodations, procedures, and forms, see the ADA Accommodations tab and forms below.

For more information about EEO complaints, procedures, and complaint forms, see the EEO Complaints tab and forms below.

Submit an online request for an ADA Accommodation Request or an EEO Complaint.

For more information about EEO office trainings and presentations, contact the EEO office directly.

  

ADA Forms and Procedures

 Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 require an employer to provide reasonable accommodation to an employee or job applicant with a disability, unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense for the employer.

Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, restrictions regarding physical activity, equipment purchases, altered work schedules, unpaid leaves of absences, and job reassignments.

The EEO office receives and processes ADA accommodation requests. If you have a disability or believe you need a temporary or permanent workplace accommodation, you may apply for an ADA accommodation. Below are the accommodation process forms and the application forms. Contact the EEO office at 443-809-8937 with any questions regarding the process or forms.

ADA Accommodations

 The EEO office is responsible for the following:

  • Receives requests for workplace accommodations from employees who have disabilities or require certain adjustments in the workplace in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Engages employees and supervisors in an interactive process in an effort to resolve workplace accommodation requests in compliance with state and federal disability laws.
  • Makes accommodation determinations and maintains confidential files.
  • Offers support for employees who are disabled or become disabled, including referrals to Cigna, BCPS' external employee assistance program provider.
  • Consults with staff from other offices to coordinate appropriate services to employees who require accommodations.

EEO Complaints and Procedures

 All employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Any employee or applicant who feels he/she has been subjected to discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, veterans status, or any other protected basis under federal, state, or local laws may file a complaint with the BCPS EEO office.

Under federal law and Superintendent’s Rule 0300, retaliation against an individual who has made a complaint or participates in an investigation is strictly prohibited, and anyone found to have engaged in retaliation is subject to disciplinary measures. Below are the EEO complaint forms. Contact the EEO office at 443-809-8937 with any questions regarding the process or forms.

EEO Investigations

The EEO office is responsible for the following:

  • Investigates workplace complaints of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.
  • Receives and investigates external complaints and charges of discrimination filed by employees with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights.
  • Provides guidance to employees who are experiencing EEO- related problems in the workplace.
  • Reviews workplace conflict issues and offers guidance to supervisors on conflict resolution, training opportunities, and progressive discipline.
  • Oversees an internal complaint process for employees.

Board Policies and Rules

Cigna External Employee Assistance Plan Resources

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