Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides the basis for the Maricopa County Department of Transportation's (MCDOT) external nondiscrimination programs. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
The ACRA protects Arizonans from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, voting, and public accommodations. What is Unlawful Discrimination? Unlawful discrimination is unequal treatment or impact on a person or a group based on a protected class.
Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
If a person thinks they have been discriminated against with respect to employment, they must file their complaint with the Civil Rights Division within 180 days. The length of time available to file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office varies depending on the area of discrimination.
The Arizona FHA protects 10 classes of people. They are as follows: Race – Whether screening tenants or responding to maintenance issues, you must treat all tenants equally regardless of their race. Color – Discriminating against a tenant on the basis of skin color is illegal per the Act.
Finally, Title VI affects how ELL students are identified. Schools must have a valid and reliable process for identifying ELL students and must not rely solely on criteria that are discriminatory, such as a student's race or national origin.
To submit a complaint by email, complete and save the form above and email it to: USAAZ.CivRightsCompl@usdoj. To submit a complaint by phone, leave a message for our Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Team at 602-528-7299. Language interpretation and disability accommodations are available upon request.
You may submit your completed Discrimination Complaint to the OEO by mail, fax, or email. By Mail: Office of Equal Opportunity. P. O. Box 6123. Mail Drop 1119. Phoenix, AZ 85005-6123. By Fax: (602) 364-3982. By Email: Office of Equal Opportunity. officeofequalopportunity@azdes.
Include the following in your complaint letter: Your name, address and telephone number. The name, address, and telephone number of your attorney or authorized representative, if you are represented. The basis of your complaint. The date(s) that the incident(s) you are reporting as discrimination occurred.
Examples of Employment Discrimination Failure to hire. Harassment. Quid pro quo: Conditioning employment or promotion on sexual favors. Hostile Work Environment: Continuous actions and comments based on protected characteristics that create an uncomfortable and hostile workplace.