What Is the EEOC Website (eeoc.gov)?

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eeoc.gov is the official website of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency that enforces laws against employment discrimination. It is useful if you are an employee or job applicant who believes you were discriminated against, an employer looking for compliance help, or a federal employee or agency handling an EEO complaint. The site is organized around four audiences and provides both information and filing entry points.

Who the site is for

The homepage groups its main navigation into four paths:

  • Employees & Applicants — how to file a charge of employment discrimination, find an EEOC office, and learn about rights and responsibilities under EEO law.
  • Employers / Small Business — help and resources for small businesses, training and technical assistance, an EEO survey, downloadable publications, and employer rights and responsibilities.
  • Federal Agencies — how to file a complaint against a federal agency, request a hearing with an administrative judge, request an appeal with EEOC, and learn about EEO law in the federal government.
  • About EEOC — information on the Commission, the Commissioners and General Counsel, Commission meetings, legal resources, and budget and performance statistics.

If your situation does not fit one of these paths, the site likely will not answer your question directly.

What you can actually do there

The site serves two broad purposes: learning and filing.

Learn: The "What You Should Know" section explains specific topics, such as DEI-related discrimination at work, the Commission's authority to commence or intervene in litigation, and notable settlements. The EEOC Programs & Information section covers areas like the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and Tribal Programs.

File or request: Employees and applicants can start a charge of employment discrimination and locate an EEOC office. Federal employees can file a complaint, request a hearing, or request an appeal. Employers can complete an EEO survey and download publications.

What the news section tells you

The Latest News area links to the Newsroom and lists recent enforcement outcomes, which are useful for seeing what kinds of cases the agency pursues and typical monetary ranges. Examples from the page include:

Date Matter Amount
09/29/26 Triad National Security — religious and disability discrimination and retaliation $2.8 million
10/09/26 Renovation Flooring and Payfin Enterprises — sexual harassment and retaliation $175,000
10/09/26 Garden City Jeep — sexual harassment $175,000
10/09/26 San Antonio Car Dealerships — sex discrimination and harassment $430,000
10/09/26 Sunrooms and More Design Center — sexual harassment and retaliation $150,000

The page also references a Columbia University $21 million EEOC settlement payout and a statement on the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Ames.

How to decide whether to use it

Use eeoc.gov if you need to understand your rights under EEO law, find the correct office, or start a formal complaint. Use it as a reference if you are an employer building compliance or training practices. Do not treat the site as legal advice for your specific situation — it provides procedures and general information, and deadlines and eligibility rules for filing are governed by the statutes the agency enforces.