Definitions

1. noun

a commission that enforces laws banning employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

“The company was investigated by the EEOC for discriminatory hiring practices.”

2. proper noun

the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency that enforces laws banning employment discrimination.

“The EEOC is responsible for investigating complaints of workplace discrimination.”