What Is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created as a result of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and started operations in 1965. The mission of the EEOC is to eliminate discriminatory practices from the hiring and retaining processes of companies.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972
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When the EEOC was formed in 1964, it had no ability to implement policy changes by itself. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 gave the EEOC the ability to go to court on behalf of complainants and file lawsuits. The law also increased the coverage to companies with at least 15 employees instead of the previous 25.
Protection
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Under the Civil Service Reform Act passed in 1978, the federal government cannot discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability.
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Composition
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The EEOC is made up of five commissioners who are appointed by the president and approved by the Senate. To preserve the bipartisan nature of the commission, no more than three can be of the same political party.
Coverage
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The EEOC covers all private employers, local, state and federal government agencies, and educational facilities with 15 or more employees. Most multinational corporations that work in the United States are also covered.
Size
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In 2009, $343,925,000 was budgeted for the EEOC. The staff size was 2,556 employees.
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