Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. The agency investigates charges of discrimination, attempts conciliation, and may file lawsuits in federal court. The EEOC enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, the ADEA, and the Equal Pay Act.
Back to all agenciesCharges Filed Annually
73,500
Cases Per Year
850
Monetary Benefits
$535M
Mediation Success Rate
76%
Systemic Investigations
285
Cases Filed (Annual)
Penalties Collected Trend ($M)
Top Enforcement Actions
| Action | Respondent | Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systemic Race Discrimination in Hiring | Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC | 2023-05-22 | $10.5M | Consent Decree |
| Sexual Harassment Class Action | McDonald's Corporation | 2023-08-09 | $8.9M | Settlement |
| ADA Disability Discrimination | Walmart Inc. | 2022-11-30 | $4.4M | Consent Decree |
| Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation | AutoZone Inc. | 2023-02-14 | $3.75M | Settlement |
| Age Discrimination in Tech Layoffs | International Business Machines | 2022-06-15 | $11.6M | Settlement |
Enforcement Topics
Title VIIADAADEASexual HarassmentRace DiscriminationEqual Pay