What are the four equal opportunity programs?

It is a neutral program that allows employees and applicants for employment who feel that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or reprisal to file an EEO complaint of discrimination.

What are the equal employment opportunity programs?

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) PROGRAM

• providing equal employment opportunity;
• eliminating discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability;
• maintaining a work environment which is free from any form of unlawful discrimination, including sexual harassment;

What falls under equal opportunity employer?

“An employer that pledges to not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.” Title VII of the law established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), whose main purpose is to investigate claims of employment discrimination.

What is the difference between affirmative action and equal employment opportunity?

Equal Employment Opportunity prohibits discrimination against anyone. As for Affirmative Action, it is a remedy to address past practices of discrimination. Affirmative Action was designed to level the playing field for females, individuals with disabilities and minorities.

What is the Georgia Commission on equal opportunity?

The Equal Employment Division of the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity is committed to eradicating unlawful discrimination in state government through its civil rights law enforcement authority. The Equal Employment Division is committed to promoting an understanding of the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act.

What does the Equal Employment Division in Georgia do?

The Equal Employment Division enforces the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act by investigating claims of unlawful discrimination made by those seeking employment within State of Georgia government or those that believe they have been discriminated against as an employee within State of Georgia government.

What are the duties of the UGA Equal Opportunity Office?

The EOO is responsible for ensuring that UGA complies with all applicable laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

What is the mission of Equal Opportunity Schools?

Equal Opportunity Schools’ mission is to ensure that students of color and low-income students have equitable access to America’s most academically intense high school programs and succeed at the highest levels. Our partnership model is consultative, collaborative, and requires a commitment to specific and measurable results.