EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION - EEOC
Agency in the United States responsible for enforcing federal laws on discrimination against a job applicant or employee because of an individual’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, genetic information, or disability. They are authorized to investigate discrimination claims against employers encompassed under the law. It also aims to prevent discrimination before it can appear through education and technical assistance programs. Situated in Washington, D.C., EEOC has 53 field offices across the country. It was formed by the US Congress to execute Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Callable Security
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In the United States, the progressive tax system is one of the most important yet misunderstood concepts of tax planning. Whenever people are asked ...
Introduction to Inflation
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Gauging Inflation
In the United States, the inflation rate was 0.2% through the 12 months ended July. In the United Kingdom, inflation was 0.1% in July.
Digesting Financial Statements: System
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