Equal Employment Opportunity Act
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:United_States_federal_law
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:U._S._government
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| gptkbp:allows |
retaliation against employees
filing complaints with the EEOC |
| gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:Equal_Employment_Opportunity_Act_of_1972
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| gptkbp:applies_to |
employers with 15 or more employees
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| gptkbp:covered_by |
national origin discrimination
sex discrimination race discrimination color discrimination religion discrimination |
| gptkbp:effective_date |
1964-07-02
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:encourages |
voluntary compliance by employers
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| gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:Equal_Employment_Opportunity_Commission
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Office_of_Federal_Contract_Compliance_Programs
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| gptkbp:has |
influenced international labor standards
specific provisions for federal contractors |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Equal Employment Opportunity Act
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| gptkbp:impact |
increased diversity in the workplace
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
social movements for civil rights
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| gptkbp:is |
a landmark piece of legislation
often cited in legal cases a significant legal milestone a model for other countries' laws a tool for social justice enforced through litigation subject to judicial interpretation a catalyst for change in employment practices a critical aspect of civil rights legislation a foundation for anti-discrimination policies a framework for diversity initiatives a framework for equal opportunity policies a key element of workplace rights a response to labor market inequalities a response to systemic discrimination a subject of ongoing debate part of U. S. labor law |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Americans_with_Disabilities_Act
gptkb:Age_Discrimination_in_Employment_Act |
| gptkbp:provides |
remedies for victims of discrimination
legal recourse for victims of discrimination guidelines for affirmative action |
| gptkbp:purpose |
prohibit employment discrimination
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
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| gptkbp:requires |
equal pay for equal work
employers to maintain records of employment decisions investigation of discrimination claims posting of anti-discrimination notices |
| gptkbp:significance |
promotes workplace equality
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| gptkbp:supports |
training programs for employers
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