What does the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) focus on?

The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) is primarily focused on preventing discrimination in the workplace based on various protected characteristics such as race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and religion. It enforces federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee and seeks to ensure equal treatment in employment opportunities. This encompasses a wide range of employment practices, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, and wages.

While workplace safety, employee benefits, and workforce diversity are important aspects of employment, they fall under different regulations and guidelines that do not define the primary mandate of the EEOC. The focus on discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities is what sets the EEOC apart in its role to protect and promote fair treatment in the workforce.