Equal Employment Protection - Washington, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street Northwest, Fourth Floor, Suite 4NWO2F, Washington, DC 20507-0100
Almost all intake is conducted by appointment.
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US
Description
Receives and investigates charges of job discrimination. Enforces laws to prevent discrimination by employers, labor unions or employment agencies when applying for a job or while on the job because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Offers mediation as an alternative to the traditional investigative or litigation process. All laws enforced by EEOC, except the Equal Pay Act (EPA), require filing a charge with EEOC before a private lawsuit may be filed in court.
Providing organization
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Washington Field Office
Investigates and mediates charges of employment discrimination filed against private companies and state and local governments, and conducts hearings in cases filed against federal agencies.