What is the difference between the EEPC and the EEOC?
EEOC stands for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is a federal agency charged with enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEPC is the Equal Employment Practices Commission, which is a City agency authorized to monitor and audit the Equal Employment Opportunity Programs of New York City government agencies and make recommendations to improve their programs. Q: If I am a City employee, can I file a discrimination complaint with the EEPC? A: No. The EEPC is not authorized to investigate individual complaints of employment discrimination. The EEPC is responsible for monitoring the Equal Employment programs, practices, policies, and procedures of all New York City agencies. Q: Where can I file a complaint of discrimination? A: If you are a City employee, you can file a complaint of discrimination with your agency’s EEO Officer, whom you can find (for Mayoral agencies) here. If you are a City employee or a private sector employee, you can also file a complaint
