Office of Minority and Women Inclusion at the Bureau
Directives for our work
- Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Act created an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) in each of the financial regulatory agencies, including the CFPB. OMWI is responsible for “all matters to the agency relating to diversity in management, employment, and business activities.” 12 U.S.C. § 5452.
2. Regulations implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires agencies to facilitate full inclusion of people with disabilities.
3. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29 Part 1614 requires that we provide a neutral forum for the discussion, investigation, adjudication, and resolution of Equal Employment Opportunity matters. There are other executive orders on the matter.
4. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act require that the Bureau follow all civil rights laws.