The Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance and Diversity Management Division is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity in the workplace. Our mission is to address workplace conduct that is in violation of Federal,State and local discrimination laws. Our mission is further enforced by the County’s zero tolerance of such conduct. We want to foster ensure that we create an environment that all employee can work and thrive in, and a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and equity for all employees and the public that we are honored to serve.
Compliance
Montgomery County is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any basis covered by Federal, State and Local laws. The County also prohibits discrimination or harassment consistent with Montgomery County Personnel Regulations, Section 5 and the Workplace Harassment policy. For information regarding this topic or to report a concern, please click one of the below links.
- How do I know if I can file a complaint?
- How to File a EEO Complaint: Steps to file if you cannot access the system or need to request an ADA accommodation.
- What Happens After Complaint Is Filed?
- Online: Employee Complaint Filing Application
- Download Form: EEO Complaint Intake Form
- Mediation Confidentiality Agreement & Fact Sheet
- External Agencies Resource List
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
- MCPR 2001 Section 5, Equal Employment Opportunity
- Montgomery County Policy on Sexual Harassment
- EEOC Theories of Discrimination
- Montgomery County Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy
- Crown Act
- This legislation, in part, prohibits discrimation based on an individual’s hair texture and style associated with race.
- Ban the Box
- This legislation, in part, prohibits certain employers from conducting a criminal background check, and inquiring about a criminal background before extending an offer of employment.
- MOHR Fact Sheet
- Prohibited Inquiry Regarding Salary History
- Types of Discrimination
- Montgomery County ADA Accommodation
- Montgomery County FMLA Request
- EEO COVID-19 Guidance
- Safe and Sick Leave Legislation
- Parental Rights
All County-sponsored EEO events and trainings are located in the EEO Events Calendar and are currently only offered through online virtual interactive conference meetings. For Department-specific customized training, please contact a member of the EEO staff directly.
Training & Diversity Events
Preventing Workplace Harassment
- It is mandatory for all Montgomery County Employees to attend this training within 90 days of hire.
- All employees are required to take the course as a refresher course every three years.
EEO Compliance Training Course for Supervisors & Managers
- New supervisors and managers are required to take the course within 90 days of hire.
- All Supervisors and Managers are required to take the course as a refresher every four years.
- The County takes proactive measures to increase the opportunity to provide training opportunities on topics that include EEO, Diversity, cultural competency, social justice, and equity, as well as offering a number of programs and events at no-cost to provide employees.
- Employees may also participate in numerous certificate programs, including a certificate in Diversity.
- Employees may participate in the training of cultural sensitivity and events celebrating the rich diversity of our workforce and the community we serve.
Events Calender
Training Documents
- Preventing Workplace Harassment
- EEO Compliance for Manager and Supervisor
- EEO Compliance for Manager and Supervisor - Investigation
- How to Request an ADA-accommodation
- Black Lives Matter
- EEO and DACA
- OHR Staff Study Circles
- LGBT Supreme Court Ruling
- Honoring Civil Rights Leader - Odessa Shannon
Resources
Find information regarding equal employment opportunity compliance, diversity, inclusion and cultural competency.
