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EEOC Resources

Need information about a specific discrimination topic? We've categorized EEOC material for small businesses categorized by topic, so you can find what you need quickly and easily.  

  • General Information

    Is your business covered by the federal employment discrimination laws? How can you resolve an EEOC charge of discrimination without an investigation? And more!

  • Age Discrimination

    Can you advertise for young applicants? Can you consider a person's age when making hiring or other employment decisions? Learn about your responsibilities under the federal law that prohibits age discrimination against people who are 40 or older. Don't miss the sample waiver and general release for group layoffs that may impact older employees.

  • Genetic Information Discrimination

    What is "genetic information"? When can you legally obtain and share this information? What can you do to protect yourself from a genetic information discrimination charge? Learn about your responsibilities under the federal law that prohibits genetic information discrimination.

  • National Origin Discrimination

    Can you refuse to hire an applicant because he has a foreign accent? Can you require employees to be fluent in English or to speak only English at work? Learn about your responsibilities under the federal law that prohibits national origen discrimination.

  • Pregnancy Discrimination

    Can you refuse to hire an applicant because she is pregnant? Are you required to provide light duty work, leave, or medical benefits to pregnant employees? Learn about your responsibilities under the federal laws that prohibit pregnancy and disability discrimination.

  • Religious Discrimination

    What types of religious beliefs are protected by law? When are you required to accommodate an employee's religious beliefs or practices? Learn about your responsibilities under the federal law that prohibits religious discrimination.

  • Sex Discrimination

    Who is protected from sex discrimination? What are your obligations to employees who have caregiving responsibilities or employees who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking? Learn about your responsibilities under the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination.

  • Commenting About Federal Agency Actions

    Have a comment or question about EEOC enforcement or regulatory actions? Here's who to contact.

  • Legal Requirements

    Information about records that you are required to keep, notices that you are required to post, and reports that you may need to complete. Don't miss the free "EEO is the Law" poster!

  • Disability Discrimination

    Can you ask applicants about their health or medical condition? Are you required to provide medical leave? Are tax benefits available for hiring individuals with disabilities and making your business accessible? Learn about your responsibilities under the federal law that prohibits disability discrimination.

  • Harassment

    What is illegal harassment? How can you prevent harassment? What should you do if an employee complains about harassment? Learn about the types of conduct that are prohibited by federal law and what you can do to prevent and correct harassment.

  • Pay Discrimination

    What is illegal pay discrimination? When are pay differentials permitted? Learn about your responsibilities under the federal laws that prohibit pay discrimination.

  • Race/Color Discrimination

    Can you ask applicants to identify their race on application forms? What can you do to prevent race discrimination? Learn about your responsibilities under the federal law that prohibits race and color discrimination.

  • Retaliation

    It is illegal to punish an employee for reporting discrimination, participating in a discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or opposing discrimination. Learn about your responsibilities under the federal laws that prohibit workplace retaliation.

  • Other Employment Issues

    Information about employment issues handled by other federal agencies, such as affirmative action plans, minimum wage, overtime pay, and family and medical leave.