MCFRS-EEO Complaint Handling
Last Updated May 17, 2021
All EEO complaints will be handled consistent with the Montgomery County Personnel Regulations Section 5-4
(a) An individual who believes that he or she has been subjected to employment discrimination or harassment in violation of this policy, or any person acting on behalf of such an individual, may file a complaint with one or more of the following:
(1) the individual’s supervisor or department director, if the individual is a County employee;
(2) the County’s EEO Officer;
(3) the Office of Human Rights; or
(4) a State or Federal enforcement agency.
Montgomery County Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance & Diversity Management
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.
**EEO Online Complaint Instructions**
(LFRD Personnel can access the EEO Online Complaint system via the link in SAMS)
MCPR 2001 Section 5, Equal Employment Opportunity
The Human Rights Commission
Website: montgomerycountymd.gov/humanrights
James Stowe, Director
Address: 21 Maryland Avenue, 330, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-777-8450
Description: The Human Rights Commission enforces anti-discrimination laws in housing, commercial real estate, employment, and public accommodations. The Commission promotes, monitors, and enforces fair housing laws relating to access and treatment. It provides training and technical assistance in civil rights laws and addresses community conflict motivated by prejudice, intolerance, and bigotry based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexual orientation, and promotes increased understanding and tolerance among diverse groups.
MPIA Contact: James Stowe