Civil Rights Program
The APHIS Civil Rights Program—overseen by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR)—advances fair treatment in the workplace.
OCR provides leadership, conducts outreach to relevant organizations and institutions, evaluates program and compliance progress, manages formal and informal complaints, implements civil rights requirements, and provides national policy guidance on affirmative employment. We foster a respectful workplace in accordance with the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act (No FEAR Act).
If you feel that you have been a victim of employment discrimination, you may contact an EEO Counselor within 45 days of the alleged discrimination at 301-851-4200 or CounselingResolution.OCR@usda.gov.
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Office of Civil Rights
USDA-APHIS
Phone: 301-851-4200
5601 Sunnyside Ave., AP820/3-1156
Beltsville, MD 20705