what law gave law enforcement authority to the equal employment oppurtuniy commission
There is no specific law that gave law enforcement authority to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is primarily responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. The EEOC has the authority to investigate complaints of discrimination filed against employers and take legal action when necessary. The laws that govern the EEOC's enforcement authority include:
1. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
2. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA): Prohibits employment discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older.
3. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA): Prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
4. Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities by federal agencies and employers who receive federal financial assistance.
5. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA): Prohibits employment discrimination based on genetic information.
These laws grant the EEOC the authority to investigate charges of discrimination, mediate settlements between employers and employees, file lawsuits on behalf of victims of discrimination, and issue guidelines and regulations regarding workplace discrimination. However, law enforcement entities like the police have separate authority and are not directly involved in the functions of the EEOC.