What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency responsible for ensuring equality in the workplace and preventing discrimination based on a person’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, and genetic information. In Utah, the EEOC works in cooperation with the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD) to enforce federal and state laws. The EEOC is responsible for investigating discrimination complaints brought against employers. The EEOC may investigate any charge that includes discrimination based on any of the protected characteristics. Upon receiving a complaint, the EEOC may conduct a thorough investigation to determine the facts. They may also mediate or negotiate a resolution between the complainant and the employer. The EEOC also works to prevent discrimination through education and outreach efforts. They provide information and educational materials to employers and employees on discrimination and employment laws. In addition, the EEOC works with employers to ensure that their policies comply with federal laws and do not discriminate against any protected group of individuals. Finally, the EEOC also works to take action against employers who have been found to have violated the law. The EEOC may impose penalties on employers for discriminating against individuals on the basis of protected characteristics. The EEOC is a very important part of ensuring that all employees have equal rights and opportunities in the workplace and that employers use only fair and non-discriminatory practices.

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