Maintaining the EEOC Policies in the Workplace
Maintaining the EEOC Policies in the Workplace
Colorado Technical University
April Nunn
March 16, 2014
April Nunn
Class Name
Phase 2 Individual Project
March 16, 2014
Maintaining the EEOC Policies in the Workplace
We have all heard the word discrimination. This is a very serious matter and it is actually illegal in the workplace in all matters of hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits. There is a special commission that handles the rules of this type of action. It is known as the EEOC. The EEOC is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This commission is responsible for enforcing federal laws against discrimination. Discrimination is actually illegal thanks to this legislation. Basically this means a job applicant or an employee cannot be discriminated or treated wrongly because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex, national orgin, age, disability, or genetic information. I know this covers a lot of information so I will give you a better breakdown of what each of these actually mean in a moment. First let me explain a little bit of how this commission works and the regulations involved. This legislation’s headquarters is located in Washington, D.C with offices spread throughout the nation. There are currently 53 field offices. These offices enforce the laws and regulations that have been set in place. If discrimination is reported the EEOC will look into the matter and see if discrimination has actually occurred and on what basis. If they find that there is cause to believe discrimination has occurred they will try to fix the issue without going through the court system. In fact, most cases are settled out of court. These laws are to protect the employees mostly but also help to protect the company as well. The EEOC offers many training programs and guidance to both companies and employees so that discrimination is less of an issue. It is the
Colorado Technical University
April Nunn
March 16, 2014
April Nunn
Class Name
Phase 2 Individual Project
March 16, 2014
Maintaining the EEOC Policies in the Workplace
We have all heard the word discrimination. This is a very serious matter and it is actually illegal in the workplace in all matters of hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits. There is a special commission that handles the rules of this type of action. It is known as the EEOC. The EEOC is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This commission is responsible for enforcing federal laws against discrimination. Discrimination is actually illegal thanks to this legislation. Basically this means a job applicant or an employee cannot be discriminated or treated wrongly because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex, national orgin, age, disability, or genetic information. I know this covers a lot of information so I will give you a better breakdown of what each of these actually mean in a moment. First let me explain a little bit of how this commission works and the regulations involved. This legislation’s headquarters is located in Washington, D.C with offices spread throughout the nation. There are currently 53 field offices. These offices enforce the laws and regulations that have been set in place. If discrimination is reported the EEOC will look into the matter and see if discrimination has actually occurred and on what basis. If they find that there is cause to believe discrimination has occurred they will try to fix the issue without going through the court system. In fact, most cases are settled out of court. These laws are to protect the employees mostly but also help to protect the company as well. The EEOC offers many training programs and guidance to both companies and employees so that discrimination is less of an issue. It is the