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Raise an EEO issue

If you believe you have been discriminated against, you must generally bring it to our attention within 45 calendar days of the alleged incident.

Submission and handling process

Write a letter describing the event, issue, or information that led to equal employment opportunity concerns. Be as specific about what occurred as possible. Include the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your address, phone number, email address, and best time to reach you
  • A description of the event, issue, or information that led to your equal employment opportunity concern

Send us the letter by email, fax or mail

Email

CFPB_EEO@consumerfinance.gov 

Fax

(202) 435-9598

Mail

Office of Civil Rights
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20052

We will assign a counselor to work with you. That counselor may ask if you want to participate in alternative dispute resolution. It is your choice.

If you are not satisfied with our initial remedy, you will be able to file a formal complaint.

Complaints regarding political affiliation, marital status, whistleblower activity, and other non-merit factors:

For help filing a complaint about discrimination on the basis of marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor, or for claims of retaliation for whistleblower activity, contact the Office of Special Counsel  or the Merit Systems Protection Board .

For help filing a complaint about discrimination on the basis of uniformed status, you may contact the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS)  at the Department of Labor, the Merit Systems Protection Board , or the Office of Special Counsel , depending on the circumstances.

For help filing a complaint about discrimination on the basis of membership in a labor organization, you may contact the Federal Labor Relations Authority  or your union (if applicable)