What is the EEOC doing now?

What is the EEOC doing now?

The EEOC has closed its physical offices to the public and implemented agency-wide expanded telework. But our work continues remotely, across the private and federal sectors, and in our efforts educate the public about their workplace rights and responsibilities.

Is it illegal to discriminate based on Covid?

Federal Laws Protect You Against Employment Discrimination During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Federal laws protect you against employment discrimination. This Fact Sheet explains how these laws provide rights that can help protect you at work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who enforces EEOC laws?

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic

What is the Office of equal opportunity?

Office of Equal Opportunity. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is fully committed to a strong equal opportunity program without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or reprisal.

What laws does EEOC enforce?

The EEOC enforces federal antidiscrimination laws, including: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This landmark statute prohibits workplace discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion. Equal Pay Act of 1963.

What is the EEOC and what does it do?

EEOC stands for Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission. The EEOC is an agency created by the federal government. Its purpose is to investigate claims involving workplace discrimination. As a regulatory agency, it has the power to enforce and uphold several anti-discrimination statutes.