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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

- investigates complaints of job discrimination based on:
 Race  national origin
 Color  Disability
 Religion  age (40 or older), or
 Sex  genetic information

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What is the purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
 Investigates and resolves discrimination/complaints through either
conciliation or litigation.
 Gathers and compiles statistical information on such complaints.
 Provides education and outreach programs on what constitutes illegal
discrimination.

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Rights of Employees under EEOC:

 Not be harassed or discriminated against because

of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or genetic information.
 Receive equal pay for equal work.
 Receive reasonable accommodations that are needed because of their medical
condition or religious beliefs , if required by law.
 Expect that any medical information or genetic information that they share with
their employer will be kept confidential.
 Report discrimination, participate in a discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or
oppose discrimination, without being retaliated against for doing so.
 Rights related to arbitration and settlement of the complaint

 To sue the employer directly

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Employer Prohibitions
 retaliating against employees who participate in an EEOC action.
 creating a hostile work environment that results in the employee quitting or
resigning from the company because continued employment becomes
intolerable

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When should you contact the EEOC?

 You are being treated differently or harassed at work.

 People who are 40 or older should contact EEOC if they believe they are
being treated differently or harassed at work because of their age.
 Your employer improperly refused to grant your request for a reasonable
workplace change you need because of your religious beliefs or disability.
 Your employer has improperly asked you about or shared your genetic
information, such as results from genetic tests or your family medical history,
or medical information.
 You are being treated differently or harassed because you complained about
job discrimination , assisted with a job discrimination proceeding, such as an
investigation or lawsuit , or reasonably opposed discrimination (such as
resisting or reporting unwanted sexual advances or helping protect co-
workers from unwanted sexual advances).

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Affirmative Action
 A series of policies, programs, and intiatives designed to give preference in the
hiring of individuals in protected groups in certain circumstances as an attempt
to mitigate past discriminatory practices.

 (in the context of the allocation of resources or employment) the practice or

policy of favoring individuals belonging to groups regarded as disadvantaged or

subject to discrimination.
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Examples of Affirmative Action
 training programs
 outreach efforts, and
 other positive steps
These procedures should be incorporated into the company's written personnel
policies.

Benefit Of Affirmative Action

Allows colleges to use holistic reviews to consider race as one of many factors under
evaluation when reviewing applicants.

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Federal Court Orders for AA Programs
Organizations must comply with a federal court order to create an affirmative action
program to correct past discriminatory practices.

What is Reverse Discrimination?

Discrimination against members of a majority group, generally resulting from
affirmative action policies.

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What is diversity in the workplace?
 The range of similarities and differences each individual brings to the workplace
 The acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds

Why is it Important?
A diverse workplace is an important asset, since it acknowledges the individual
strengths of each employee and the potential they bring.