equal opportunities

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and began operating on July 2, 1965. The website provides guidance for the general public on employment discrimination issues and procedure for bringing a discrimination case; it also has information for employers and an information page about laws enforced by the EEOC.

Equality and Human Rights Commission

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a UK body which replaced the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC). Its website provides advice relating to discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation and gives practical guidance on bringing a discrimination claim. There is a section dealing with rights in settings including employment, shops and services, health and social care, legal services, transport and education.

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