Office of Diversity and Civil Rights The Department of the
Interior prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, mental or physical
disability, reprisal, sexual orientation, status as a parent,
and genetic information. Any person who believes (s)he has been
discriminated against must contact an EEO Counselor within 45
calendar days of the alleged incident before filing a formal
complaint. Employment Discrimination Factsheet April 16, 2012