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Indiana Civil RightsEqual opportunity is the law of the land that applies to employment activities in both the Federal and private sectors. It is fair to say that EEO and civil rights began with the Constitution and Bill of Rights; however, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights did not mention employment discrimination. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 had the greatest impact on employment by providing protection and enforcement under the law against discrimination.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 made it illegal for any employer to deny anyone a job because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Title VII also prohibited discrimination in firing, promoting, training, salary, and all other privileges of employment. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC was given the responsibility to investigate EEO complaints and to attempt to resolve those complaints through conciliation and mediation.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no person in the United States shall, on the "grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
Environmental Justice Executive Order 12898 on Environment Justice, issued in February of 1994, provides direction to all federal agencies to incorporate Environmental Justice concerns into our existing programs. Environmental Justice is a mandate to change or make the difference in the lives of those who could be or have been adversely impacted by environmental effects resulting from government actions. All populations, including minority and low-income, are provided the opportunity to comment before decisions are made on government programs and activities affecting human health or the environment. These groups are provided the opportunity to share in the benefits of, and be or not be excluded from, and not affected in a disproportionately high and adverse manner, by these programs and activities. NRCS is committed to incorporating Environmental Justice considerations into all programs and activities.
For more information about environmental justice, please contact Jill Reinhart, Assistant State Conservationist for Farm Bill Programs
Indiana Civil Rights Committee The Indiana NRCS Civil Rights Committee is responsible for assisting and advising the State Conservationist in the development and operation of the EEO Program. The committee will solicit from supervisors and employees suggestions on all phases of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program and make recommendations to the State Conservationist. The Committee provides feedback on the progress of the EEO program and advises the State Conservationist on the development and implementation of the Affirmative Employment Plan of Operations (AEP) and progress reports, and identifies emerging program areas needing attention. The Committee serves as a vehicle to develop and promote the EEO program among all employees.
Indiana Civil Rights Committee Members Indiana Civil Rights Committee Poster (PDF; 252 KB)
Civil Rights Information Please click on the links below to find more information about NRCS' commitment to Civil Rights
How do I file an EEO complaint? Required Civil Rights Postings Sexual Harassment Statement (PDF; 239 KB)
Special Emphasis Programs Special emphasis activities and support are an integral part of the civil rights program at the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Within their respective programs, special emphasis program managers assist the State Conservationist, to ensure that equal opportunity is present in all aspects of NRCS programs and services. This includes assisting the State Conservationist to provide leadership to identify under representation and ensure positive actions are being taken to address any such problem areas. Special emphasis program managers assist the State Conservationist to provide advice and assistance to management officials in order to help them meet civil rights program goals and objectives. They also assist the State Conservationist to ensure effective communications among all persons and areas dealing with, or affected by, agency civil rights responsibilities.
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