Equal Opportunity is the Law
The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is an equal opportunity employer and provider of programs and services.
Non-Discrimination Statement
It is against the law for any recipient of federal financial assistance to discriminate on the following bases:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex, including:
- Pregnancy
- Childbirth and related medical conditions
- Gender identity
- Transgender status
- Sexual orientation
- National origin, including limited English proficiency
- Age
- Disability
- Political affiliation or belief
In addition, the following protections apply to programs and activities financially assisted under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA):
- Citizenship or immigration status
- Participation in any WIOA Title I–funded program or activity
VEC Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The VEC does not discriminate against any individual based on:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation)
- National origin
- Age
- Disability
- Political affiliation or belief
- Citizenship or immigration status
- Participation in any VEC or WIOA-funded program
How to File a Discrimination Complaint
If you believe you have experienced discrimination by the VEC or one of its representatives, you have the right to file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged violation.
You may file your complaint by email at: EO_Complaints@vec.virginia.gov or by mail to:
Virginia Employment Commission
C/O EO Complaints Division
P.O. Box 26441
Richmond, VA 23261-6441
Or you may file your complaint directly with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Civil Right Center by mail to:
Director
Civil Rights Center
ATTENTION: Office of External Enforcement
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave NW
Room N-4123
Washington, DC 20210
Or fax: 202-693-6505, ATTENTION: Office of External Enforcement (limit of 15 pages)
Important Deadlines
- If you file with the VEC, you must wait for a written decision or 90 calendar days—whichever comes first—before filing with the CRC.
- If you do not receive a decision within 90 days, you may file with the CRC within 30 days after the 90-day deadline.
- If you receive a decision from the VEC and are dissatisfied, you must file with the CRC within 30 days of receiving the decision.