Equal Employment Opportunity Rights & Statistics - Federal Maritime Commission
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Equal Employment Opportunity Rights & Statistics

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the right of all persons to work and advance on the basis of merit, ability and potential. Federal equal employment laws prohibit discrimination and require the government to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to:

  • Race
  • Color
  • Religion
  • Sex
  • National origin
  • Age
  • Disabling condition (mental or physical)
  • Reprisal
  • Genetic information

For further explanation, refer to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission‘s Discrimination by Type guidance.

Statistics and further information related to FMC’s compliance with the equal employment laws include:

Below is a list of Federal policies provided for the fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants for employment in all personnel management and employment decisions: