What does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission do?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an independent executive branch agency tasked with enforcing workplace discrimination laws. Its functions include investigating charges of discrimination against employers, providing guidance and oversight on equal employment practices, and conducting outreach and education programs. Most companies with 15 or more employees are under EEOC jurisdiction. The agency was established by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
$464M
<0.1%
How much does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission spend?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accounted for <0.1% of all federal spending in FY 2024.
Share of EEOC net spending compared to the top ten highest spending agencies in FY 2024
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s federal spending in FY 2024 was lower than in FY 1980.
Yearly federal net spending by EEOC, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 1980–2024
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s share of federal spending in FY 2024 was lower than in FY 1980.
Percentage of federal budget dedicated to EEOC, FYs 1980–2024
How did the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission spend its budget in 2024?
Federal government net spending isolated to EEOC, FY 2024
How many people work for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
The number of federal employees working for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has decreased 14.8% since 2010.
Number of federal employees working for EEOC, September 2010–2024
Who leads the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
The EEOC is led by a chair, who is nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate, and then sworn into office. The chair is part of, and oversees, the five-member commission, which enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. The chair’s term usually lasts for the duration of the president’s administration but may end sooner if the administrator resigns or is replaced.
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