Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
A federal principle and set of laws that prohibit workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, enforced by the EEOC.
Examples
- Posting EEO statements on job listings
- Filing annual EEO-1 reports with the EEOC
- Training managers on anti-discrimination practices
- Investigating discrimination complaints
Related Terms
Unwelcome conduct based on protected characteristics — such as race, sex, religion, or disability — that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive work environment, or results in adverse employment decisions.
A legal doctrine that allows employers to terminate employees for any reason (that is not illegal) at any time, and similarly allows employees to quit their job at any time without cause.
A mandatory employment eligibility verification process required by US law. Employers must verify the identity and work authorization of every person hired by completing Form I-9 within three days of the employee's start date.
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