What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and how does it operate?
The EEOC is an independent federal agency originally created by Congress in 1964 to enforce Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Commission is composed of five Commissioners and a General Counsel appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. A charge alleging discrimination under Title VII must first be filed with the EEOC before a person can file a lawsuit based on the discrimination.
