Oct. 16, 2024

Civil Rights Awareness Training Trends

The Civil Rights Directorate (CRD) has a robust Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) training program geared towards educating employers, employees and service members on relevant EEO laws, regulations and processes. The CRD is responsible for the mandatory triennial training that equips the workforce with the resources and knowledge to proactively

Oct. 16, 2024

The Intersection of Civil Rights and Political Discrimination

As election season approaches, the total Coast Guard workforce should be aware of any legal and policy restrictions related to political activities to better understand your rights. You might be familiar with the Hatch Act, which is a federal law that limits the political activity of government employees, but it’s also important to understand how

Oct. 16, 2024

Navy Rear Adm. Dennis Velez Shares Journey to Service During Hispanic Heritage Month

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, September 18th, with an event that honored the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the history, culture, and progress of the United States. This year’s theme, “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,” reflects how diverse experiences and

Oct. 16, 2024

Protected Status Explained

You may have heard the phrase “Protected Status” before and wondered how it applies to you or your colleagues. Protected Status refers to categories that defend Coast Guard military members, civilian employees, and applicants for employment from unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of:  Race  Color  Religion  Sex (Including

Sept. 16, 2024

Age is Just a Number

Age discrimination occurs when an applicant or employee is treated unfairly due to their age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 protects workers over the age of 40 against such negative treatment and was established to ensure they are evaluated based on their abilities and skills, not their age. Age discrimination in the

Sept. 16, 2024

Tips for Handling Workplace Discrimination

It’s easy to think that we work in an environment where discrimination never occurs, especially if we are not the ones being discriminated against. In reality, it does occur, and in many cases, workplace discrimination results in relationships being destroyed, careers being impacted, and mental health being diminished. It’s imperative to understand

Sept. 16, 2024

Conflict, Communication, and Collaboration: Celebrating Conflict Resolution Day

Conflict Resolution Day, celebrated every year on the third Thursday of October, is all about learning how to handle conflicts in a way that brings people together instead of driving them apart. This year, Conflict Resolution Day falls on October 17th. For the Coast Guard workforce, knowing how to resolve conflicts peacefully is the key to keeping

Sept. 16, 2024

From Firsts to Lasting Change

Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) hosted a panel discussion to honor Women's Equality Day on August 26th, exploring the event’s theme "Inspire Inclusion: How Do We Get Beyond First to Equitable Representation." Rear Adm. Matthew Lake, Assistant Commandant for Resources & Chief Financial Officer, served as the Executive Champion. The panel featured

Aug. 20, 2024

Education Partnership Flourishes: Coast Guard's PIE Program 2023-2024 Highlights

The Coast Guard’s Partnership in Education (PIE) Program had a phenomenal year in 2023-2024, continuing its upward trend from the previous year. Check out these impressive numbers compared to 2022-2023:  208 units registered a local PIE Program, a 43.4% increase.  359 school partnerships were formed, up by 63.9%.  70,248 students participated

Aug. 20, 2024

The Role of the No FEAR Act

President George W. Bush signed the No FEAR Act into law on May 15, 2002, to make sure federal agencies are accountable for following anti-discrimination and whistleblower laws.  The goals of the No FEAR Act are to encourage employees who have faced discrimination or retaliation to report it and to make federal agencies more transparent about