The Ohio Department of Transportation • Office of Chief Legal Counsel
Civil Rights Unit Title VI Program

Enforcement Agencies

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) external link
is responsible for enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on membership in a protected class.

• Filing Deadline: Within 300 days of the alleged discriminatory act.

The Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) external link
is responsible for enforcing state laws against discrimination.

• Filing Deadline: Within 6 months of the alleged discrimination act.

The Department of Administrative Services, Equal Opportunity Division (DAS/EOD) external link
 is responsible for guiding, directing, assisting and monitoring the administration of state of Ohio agency EEO programs by ensuring fair and equal treatment of all individuals in the processes which affect employment. DAS/EOD enforces EEO-related federal/state laws and regulations, Gubernatorial Executive Orders as well as state employment policies and procedures related to civil rights, affirmative action and non-discrimination.

• Filing Deadline: Within 30 days of the alleged discriminatory act.

For Title VI Complaints:

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) external link

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) external link
 

ODOT's Civil Rights Unit

Title VI Complaint Form (228 Kb. pdf)  Form must be signed before action can be taken.

• Filing Deadline: Within 2 years of the alleged discriminatory act.

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