HR Glossary

What is EEOC?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency responsible for enforcing laws that prohibit workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, and retaliation, handling approximately 73,000 discrimination charges annually.

Why it matters in hiring

EEOC comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with E

• E-Verify
• Education Allowance (UAE)
• EEO-1 Report
• EI - Employment Insurance (Canada)
• eLearning
• Emiratization (UAE)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program

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