No Fear Act
The “Notification and Federal Anti-Discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002” (Public Law 107-174), commonly referred to as the No FEAR Act, requires that federal agencies be publicly accountable for violations of anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws. Amongst other things, the No FEAR Act requires federal agencies to post statistical data relating to federal sector EEO complaints on its public website and notify employees and applicants for employment about their rights under the federal antidiscrimination and whistleblower laws.
For further information regarding the No FEAR Act regulations, refer to 5 CFR part 724, as well as the FMCS Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (eeo@fmcs.gov). Additional information regarding Federal antidiscrimination, whistleblower protection and retaliation laws can be found at the EEOC Web site (http://www.eeoc.gov) and the OSC Web site (http://www.osc.gov).
To file a whistleblower complaint you can email FMCShotline@nlrb.gov or call (202) 273-7936. You can also file a complaint with the Office of Special Counsel (OSC).
Complaints of Discrimination
FMCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The FMCS Office of Equal Employment Opportunity is primarily responsible for enforcing laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on protected status under the law.
If you believe you have been unlawfully discriminated against by FMCS or its officials, you must contact the FMCS Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (eeo@fmcs.gov) within 45 days of the alleged discriminatory incident, the effective date a personnel action or the date you gained knowledge of an alleged discriminatory action. For general information about the laws the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces and the EEO process, see 29 CFR 1614 or contact the EEOC by calling 1-800-669-4000 or emailing info@eeoc.gov. Discriminatory or retaliatory conduct by an employee while performing official duties can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Requesting an Accommodation or Personal Assistance Services
Agencies must prominently post their reasonable accommodation procedures for processing disability accommodation requests from employees and applicants under 29 C.F.R. § 1614.203(d)(3)(i). A request for accommodation can occur by emailing FMCS at FMCSRA@fmcs.gov.
FMCS processes requests for personal assistance services for employees with targeted disabilities pursuant to these procedures, as well as 29 C.F.R. § 1614.203(d)(5) and the guidance of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Requests or complaints may be submitted to: eeo@fmcs.gov. Please include the term “Request for/Complaint about Personal Assistance Services” in the subject of your email and include your contact information in the body of the email.
Language Access
FMCS is also committed to providing meaningful access for people with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) across all programs, services, and activities.
If you experience difficulty, please contact us at eeo@fmcs.gov. Please include the term “Language Access” in the subject of your email and include the nature of your issue and your contact information in the body of the email.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to require federal agencies to make electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities. The law 29 U.S.C § 794 (d) applies to all federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Section 508 requires that Federal agencies’ electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. The Center for Information Technology Accommodation (CITA), in the U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of Governmentwide Policy, has been charged with educating Federal employees and building the infrastructure necessary to support Section 508 implementation. At its website (www.section508.gov) Federal employees and the public can access resources for understanding and implementing the requirements of Section 508..
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is committed to providing accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to all individuals seeking information from our website. The FMCS website has been designed to comply with the technical requirements outlined in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Every effort has been made to meet, at a minimum, or exceed level 2 conformance criteria of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, as required by the Act. FMCS is committed to enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities and strives to increase and maintain access to web content. This ongoing commitment involves reviewing and developing agency policies and procedures, conducting website conformance testing, ensuring digital resources align with accessibility standards, and providing comprehensive training for agency staff
To provide feedback, concerns, suggestions, or if you have trouble accessing the information on this website, contact: eeo@fmcs.gov. Please include the following information: The URL (web address) where the issue was identified; The information being sought when the issue arose; A short description of the issue(s); and a contact email address and phone number.
Notice of Rights Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 4151-57)
The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) requires facilities that are designed, built, altered, or leased with Federal funds be accessible to individuals with disabilities. The U.S. Access Board is an independent federal agency that is responsible for enforcing the ABA. The Access Board’s ABA accessibility standards are available on its website (https://www.access-board.gov/aba/) as well as information about filing an ABA complaint with the Access Board (https://www.access-board.gov/enforcement/).
If you have questions about FMCS’s Architectural Barriers, contact: eeo@fmcs.gov. Please include “Architectural Barriers Act” in the subject line.