Today, we’re celebrating the EEOC’s 60th anniversary!. Beginning on July 2, 1965, our mission was, and continues to be, to prevent and remedy unlawful employment discrimination.

#ICYMI, last week we celebrated the EEOC’s 60th anniversary. Read about the event and the message Acting Chair Lucas shared with EEOC staff.

Check out our website to learn more about the equal opportunity laws that protect you at work:

Sometimes spreading the word about your employment rights means getting creative. If you’ve seen an EEOC poster at a bus stop or a sticker in a bathroom stall—that’s our team making sure you know your rights, wherever you are.

She noted that the patterns of unlawful discrimination may not always look like they did when the agency first opened its doors in the 60s, but the EEOC is still just as committed to the aggressive pursuit of justice. ​ ​ . Learn about the laws we enforce:

During an event honoring the EEOC’s 60th anniversary, @AndreaLucasEEOC​ celebrated the tremendous strides our country has made since the 60s, including thanks to the agency’s work over the decades.

Last week, former and current EEOC leaders celebrated the agency’s 60th anniversary and mission of advancing equal opportunity for all. ​. ​.Learn more about how the EEOC has enforced federal civil rights laws through the decades:

An international auto manufacturer revoked an employee’s Sabbath accommodation, then fired him after he observed Passover. No one should be punished for their faith. EEOC is taking action to protect religious freedom at work. #TitleVII .

The EEOC is proud to celebrate our nation’s founding by honoring the enduring values of freedom, democracy, and equality. We carry out those ideals through evenhanded enforcement of civil rights laws and a steadfast commitment to colorblind equality for American workers. 🇺🇸

Today, the EEOC sought court approval to enforce a subpoena against Vallarta Foods. This is one more example of EEOC’s commitment to using the agency's enforcement authority to ensure American workers are given a fair shot at employment.

For 60 years, the EEOC has been the sole agency to enforce federal employment antidiscrimination laws against businesses. Read about Acting Chair Andrea Lucas’ continued commitment to equality and significant efforts in just 120 days.

When discrimination is found, the EEOC’s goal is to put the victim of discrimination in the same position (or nearly the same) as if the discrimination had never occurred. There is no cost to file a charge with the EEOC.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 has required discrimination-free workplaces for 60 years. The EEOC investigates reports of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation from workers and job seekers.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to pay $850,000 to a class of employees, of diverse faiths, who claimed denial of religious accommodation. “Religious rights are not second-class rights, but rather part of our nation’s first principles.” - Acting Chair Lucas

The EEOC enforces federal laws against discrimination at work and can serve subpoenas and file lawsuits. The agency also conducts training and other outreach to help employers understand their responsibilities in preventing and addressing unlawful discrimination.

There are more than 170 million workers in the American workforce. Every worker and every employer should understand equal employment opportunity rights.

We’ve made significant progress over the past six decades. Our work is not done. We continue to see blatant and subtle forms of job discrimination. This 60th anniversary presents an opportunity to remind you of your protected rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

#NEW, EEOC sues Rock Snowpark for religious discrimination. The suit charges that a Christian employee was fired by the Wisconsin ski park after he shared Bible verses on his personal social media account.  @AndreaLucasEEOC

The 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection is OPEN! To file your report, visit our dedicated website to access the filing system and find the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 instruction booklet. The final deadline to submit is Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

The 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection is NOW OPEN! Employers are encouraged to begin the filing process early. The deadline to submit reports is Tuesday, June 24, 2025! For updates, resources, and to access the filing system, visit