How do I take an action against USPS?

Call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or TTY: 1-800-877-8339….File a complaint with the USPS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) by:

Filing an online complaint.
Calling 1-888-USPS-OIG (1-888-877-7644)
Finding more information about contacting the OIG.

Is there discrimination in the US Postal Service?

The Postal Service is committed to fair treatment of all its employees. Harassment and disparate treatment based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or identity are not permitted or condoned. Complaints of discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity are not permitted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

How many people have been fired by the US Postal Service?

The Postal Service Fired Thousands of Workers for Getting Injured While Delivering and Processing Your Mail USPS forced out 44,000 workers who got injured on the job. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says the effort, part of a five year program, violated the law. But the Postal Service has fought its workers’ claims since 2007.

Where can I find the Postal Service policy on diversity?

Postal Service policies on diversity, equal employment opportunity, and prevention of employment and workplace harassment can be found on PolicyNet under Memorandums of Policy (MOP). To locate MOPs, go to the Postal Service’s Blue page. In the left-hand column, under “Essential Links,” click PolicyNet from the drop-down menu.

Can a postal service employee go back to work?

It’s all about getting injured employees back to work. Postal employees injured on the job can return to work even if they can’t perform their regular jobs — so long as the work is within their medically defined restrictions. That’s the idea behind the U.S. Postal Service’s Limited Duty and Rehabilitation programs,…

How did the US Postal Service discriminate against workers?

A commission ruling on the class action complaint also found that the Postal Service discriminated against an additional 15,130 injured workers by changing their work duties or accommodations, and unlawfully disclosed the private medical information of injured workers across the country.

How many workplace violence cases have the Postal Service investigated?

The Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service appropriately addressed all workplace violence cases in the six selected districts reviewed. In these districts, the Postal Inspection Service investigated 145 cases, 60 of which involved Postal Service employees as assailants.

When did the postal service stop employing people with disabilities?

The Postal Service ended its program targeting employees with disabilities in 2011, but years afterward, many workers are still dealing with its consequences. Some, like Sattlefield, had permanent disabilities.

How many postal workers benefit from EEOC decision?

The American Postal Workers Union and National Association of Letter Carriers have estimated about 130,000 current and former employees may benefit from the EEOC decision.