EEOC's Expanding Workload: Increases in Age Discrimination and Other Charges Call for New Approach
HEHS-94-32
Published: Feb 09, 1994. Publicly Released: Feb 18, 1994.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates discrimination charges under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) and other federal nondiscrimination laws, focusing on: (1) EEOC ability to meet the demands of its workload; (2) EEOC plans for investigating systemic discrimination; (3) EEOC plans for litigation; and (4) several options for improving EEOC ability to respond to allegations of employment discrimination.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Congress should establish a commission of experts, including representatives from the civil rights community, to develop legislative and administrative means that would enable EEOC to better carry out its mission as part of an overall federal strategy for enforcing federal employment nondiscrimination laws. |
Closed – Not Implemented
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The House and Senate authorizing committees responsible for EEOC are aware of EEOC's workload problems. In the 3 1/2 years since GAO's report was issued, these committees have not considered the recommendation and GAO has no indication that they will address these issues in the near future. |
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