Which entity enforces the Age in Discrimination Act?

Which entity enforces the Age in Discrimination Act?

• A. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• C. Federal Trade Commission
• D. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Answer: (A)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the federal agency charged with enforcing age discrimination in employment. When a job applicant or employee believes they’ve been treated unfairly because of age, the EEOC handles filing charges, investigates, negotiates settlements, and can pursue litigation to stop the discrimination and address remedies. The other agencies focus on unrelated areas: OSHA on workplace safety, FTC on consumer protection and competition, and the FBI on criminal investigations. So the EEOC is the correct enforcer.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the federal agency charged with enforcing age discrimination in employment. When a job applicant or employee believes they’ve been treated unfairly because of age, the EEOC handles filing charges, investigates, negotiates settlements, and can pursue litigation to stop the discrimination and address remedies. The other agencies focus on unrelated areas: OSHA on workplace safety, FTC on consumer protection and competition, and the FBI on criminal investigations. So the EEOC is the correct enforcer.