Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was established to enforce Title VII of the 1964 civil rights act. There are a number of anti-discrimination laws geared towards eliminating or minimizing discrimination at work or other forms of employment discrimination. These employment discrimination laws prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Eventually their responsibilities encompassed additional laws that further prohibit discrimination related to age and disabilities. The EEOC is charged with upholding the EEOC labor law and investigating complaints pertaining to the various laws that have been enacted to address discrimination in the workplace. In addition to enforcement duties, the commission works to prevent discrimination by providing anti-discrimination training to employers. When an employment issue arises that may involve some form of discrimination leading to an EEO complaint, lawyers experienced with the EEOC discrimination laws can help protect your rights.

Anti-Discrimination Laws

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  
• Equal Pay Act of 1963
  
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
  
• Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
  
• Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  Civil Rights Act of 1991

Discrimination At Work

If a person feels that they have been a victim of discrimination in the workplace because they were not given a job or harassed or treated differently than other employees due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability then they may look to file a complaint with the EEOC. The EEOC has established procedures for those needing to address discrimination issues. Once the complaint is received and the employer is notified there may be a hearing to try and resolve the discrimination charge. If a resolution is not reached, a lawsuit may need to be filed in order to receive relief from the employment discrimination that was suffered.

Employment Discrimination

Employment discrimination in any of its various forms deprives workers of their rights under the law. Foolish employers who do not meet their legal obligations are jeopardizing not only their business, but also are not taking advantage of talented and qualified workers to help improve their companies. When faced with an issue of discrimination in the workplace, it is advisable to consult with an employment discrimination lawyer who has experience and knowledge of the law to help handle employment discrimination cases. Our Employment Lawyers will be able to help collect the evidence necessary to present a case and increase the probability of a successful outcome.

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