About
Federal
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws against discrimination.
It is illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of:
- race;
- color;
- religion;
- sex;
- national origin;
- age;
- disability;
- or genetic information.
It is also illegal to discriminate against a person who has complained about, filed a charge of, or sued because of discrimination.
Employers should also be aware that additional anti-discrimination laws are enforced in New York State. Click the following link to access further information.
Additional resources
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Address
33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor
New York NY 10004
33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor
New York NY 10004
Email
info@eeoc.gov
Phone
(800) 669 4000
Fax
212-336-3790
ASL Video Phone: 844-234-5122
To file a discrimination complaint:
Call: (800) 669-4000
TTY: (800) 669-6820
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