YOUR RIGHT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
It is against the law for a sponsor of an apprenticeship program registered for Federal purposes to discriminate against an apprenticeship applicant or apprentice based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age (40 years or older), genetic information, or disability. The sponsor must ensure equal opportunity with regard to all terms, conditions, and privileges associated with apprenticeship.
FILING A DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT
If you think that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may file a complaint within 300 days from the date of the alleged discrimination or failure to follow the equal opportunity standards with:
EEOC Headquarters
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
800-669-6820
You may also be able to file complaints directly with the EEOC, or State fair employment practices
agency. If those offices have jurisdiction over the sponsor/employer, their contact information is listed below.
Chief Procurement Office
401 South Spring Street
318 William G Stratton Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217-558-2156
CDB.CPO@illinois.gov
EACH COMPLAINT FILED MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- Complainant’s name, address, and telephone number, or other means of contact, for contacting
the complainant.
- The identity of the respondent (i.e. the name, address, and telephone number of the individual
or entity that the complainant alleges is responsible for the discrimination).
- A short description of the events that the complainant believes were discriminatory, including
but not limited to when the events took place, what occurred, and why the complainant
believes the actions were discriminatory (for example, because of his/her race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or
older), genetic information, or disability).
- The complainant’s signature or the signature of the complainant’s authorized representative.