Muslim/Arab Employment Discrimination Charges since 9/11

• The EEOC has been tracking charges alleging discrimination related to the events of September 11, 2001, by individuals who are - or are perceived to be - Muslim, Arab, Afghani, Middle Eastern or South Asian or individuals alleging retaliation related to the events of September 11, 2001. These charges have been designated "Process Type Z" charges. Some Process Type Z charges are from non-Muslims.
• Between September 11, 2001, and September 10, 2002, 654 charges were filed under Title VII with Process Type Z. These charges were filed against employers in a wide range of industries throughout the United States. 205 charges were open as of October 1, 2002.
• Of the 654 charges filed, discharge was an issue in 406 charges, and harassment was an issue in 271 charges.
• 449 charges were resolved by the EEOC as of October 1, 2002:⁽¹⁾
  • 95 merit resolutions
    • 47 settlements
    • 11 withdrawals with benefits
    • 37 cause findings
      • 6 successful conciliations
      • 31 failed conciliations
  • 288 closed with no cause findings
  • 66 administrative closures
• As of October 1, 2002, 60 individuals aggrieved by employment discrimination alleged in Process Type Z charges have received almost $680,000 in monetary benefits through the efforts of the EEOC during the administrative process.
• From September 11, 2001, to September 10, 2002, the EEOC received 706⁽²⁾ charges of discrimination based on Religion - Muslim. In the same period last year, September 11, 2000, to September 10, 2001, the EEOC received 323 charges alleging discrimination based on Religion - Muslim.

1. Refer to Definition of Terms for an explanation of the types of resolutions.

2. This number includes some charges with alleged violation dates prior to September 11, 2001. Such charges are, by definition, not coded as Process Type Z charges.

This page was last modified on December 2, 2002.

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