What is the EEOC responsible for enforcing?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and began operating on July 2, 1965. Essentially, this agency enforces laws against discrimination in employment. The following areas fall under the jurisdiction of the EEOC: · sexual harassment · race / color discrimination · age discrimination · national origin discrimination · pregnancy discrimination · religious discrimination · portions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
