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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 and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.
Helpful Tips
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You can find an EEOC Field Offices search tool here.
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Call (800) 669-6820 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only) and (844) 234-5122 (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)