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Welcome to the EEOC's Virtual Newsroom, which offers a wide range of information and materials on the Commission's history, functions, procedures, programs, actions and staff, on the statutes we enforce, and on related research, data and statistics. We encourage everyone to browse and search through our continually updated Press Kit, which provides extensive background and context for virtually any question.

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Press release

EEOC TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON JANUARY 18

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

PRESS RELEASE
1-13-06

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), at agency headquarters, 1801 L Street, N.W. In accordance with the Sunshine Act, the meeting is open for public observation of the Commission’s deliberations. During the meeting, the following matters are scheduled for consideration:

  • Announcement of Notation Votes
  • Modification of EEOC Order 120

Press release

EEOC Charges Sidley & Austin With Age Discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

PRESS RELEASE
1-13-05

Federal Agency Says Chicago-Based International Law Firm Chose Attorneys for Expulsion Because of Their Age

CHICAGO - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit in federal court here today alleging that Sidley Austin Brown & Wood, the giant Chicago-based international law firm, violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) when it selected "partners" for expulsion from the firm on account of their

Press release

CONSOLIDATED FREIGHTWAYS TO PAY $2.75 MILLION FOR RACIAL HARASSMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICANS

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

PRESS RELEASE
1-12-05

EEOC Suit Said Dockworkers Subjected to Physical Assault, Nooses and Racial Slurs

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the settlement of an employment discrimination lawsuit under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act against Consolidated Freightways Corporation of Delaware for $2,750,000 on behalf of 12 African American dockworkers who were subjected to a racially hostile work environment at

Press release

EEOC LAUNCHES SPANISH-LANGUAGE WEB SITE TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

PRESS RELEASE
1-11-05

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today unveiled a Spanish-language version of its public web site to enhance its services to the Hispanic community, the nation's largest and fastest growing racial or ethnic group. The new web site, www.eeoc.gov/es/, is part of the EEOC's broader efforts to more effectively reach out to key stakeholder communities to proactively prevent workplace discrimination and promote