What does EEO stand for?
The basic EEO definition (or equal employment opportunity) is the idea that everyone should be treated fairly when they’re considered for various employment decisions (including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, etc.). This means, for example, that anyone competing for a position at a company should have the same chances
What are the protected characteristics of EEO?
In many countries, protected characteristics include: EEO doesn’t guarantee that people of underrepresented groups will get hired. The purpose of EEO regulations is to make sure nobody will face rejection or difficulties because they’re in a protected group.
Do you need to file an EEO-1 report?
To keep track of how EEO compliant organizations are, U.S. regulations require some employers to file the EEO-1 report. Generally, if you have more than 100 employees, or you’re a federal contractor with more than 50 employees and a federal contract worth more than $50,000, you’ll need to file an EEO-1 report.
What does the EEOC look at when investigating harassment?
When investigating allegations of harassment, the EEOC looks at the entire record: including the nature of the conduct, and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. A determination of whether harassment is severe or pervasive enough to be illegal is made on a case-by-case basis.
What is the eeeeoc’s internal EEO program?
EEOC’s Internal EEO Program Equal Employment Opportunity Data Posted Pursuant to the No Fear Act FOIA Privacy Office of Inspector General Employees & Job Applicants Employees & Applicants Overview Coverage Timeliness Prohibited Practices Filing a Charge of Discrimination Filing a Charge How to File After You File a Charge Confidentiality Mediation
What is the EEO Digest?
The EEO Digest, a quarterly publication prepared by OFO, features a wide variety of recent Commission decisions and federal court cases of interest. And the Winner Is.. Private employers, labor organizations, and government employers are prohibited from retaliating against an individual who engages in „protected activity.“