Alex What authority does the EEOC have?
United States
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission/Jurisdiction
Why was the Equal Employment Opportunity Act created?
Created by the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, the EEOC was founded to enforce Title VII of that Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
What is the mission of the EEOC?
The mission of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is to stop and remedy unlawful employment discrimination in the workplace by enforcing Federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination.
How does the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission work?
Regulations implement federal workplace discrimination laws. They are voted on by the Commission after the public has a formal opportunity to provide comments to EEOC. Find our current regulations, read and comment on proposed regulations, and see our regulatory agenda at the link above.
When was the Equal Employment Opportunity Act created?
The Act also creates the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce Title VII and eliminate unlawful employment discrimination. 1965 EEOC opens its doors for business on July 2, 1965 — one year after Title VII becomes a law. EEOC has a budget of $2.25 million and approximately 100 employees.
What is the mission of the EEOC in the United States?
The EEOC’s Vision is: Respectful and inclusive workplaces with equal employment opportunity for all. The EEOC’s Mission is to: Prevent and remedy unlawful employment discrimination and advance equal opportunity for all in the workplace.
Where is the US equal employment office located?
By year’s end, the office is relocated to Austin, Texas. Three other field offices open this year — Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland. Congress passes the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protecting individuals who are between 40 and 65 years of age from discrimination in employment.