The No Fear Act Made Simple
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Description
In 2002, the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act was signed into law. All Federal government employees must be trained on the Act. The law provides additional protection under existing discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower laws for federal government employees.
The law requires federal agencies to:
- Provide training on the Act to every employee every 2 years and within 90 days of hire for new employees.
- Notify employees of their rights under the Act.
- Post notices that show findings of discrimination.
- Publish data showing complaints and outcomes.
Additionally, federal agencies are required to pay back the Department of the Treasury for awards, judgements, and settlements involving their organization.
Transparency and accountability are at the heart of the Act and serve to strengthen existing laws.
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The No Fear Act Made Simple
Frequently Asked Questions
It was signed into law in 2002 as a federal antidiscrimination measure.
Agencies must provide it every two years and within 90 days of a new hire.
Agencies must notify employees of their rights and post notices of discrimination findings.
Yes, agencies must reimburse the Treasury for related awards, judgments, and settlements.
It emphasizes transparency and accountability to strengthen existing discrimination laws.
