EEOC to Hold Public Meeting on National Origin Discrimination

On Wednesday, November 13 at 9:30 a.m. ET, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a public meeting on national origin discrimination in today’s workplace. Topics of discussion include various recruitment and hiring issues; discriminatory treatment in assignments; pay discrimination; language and accent issues; effective communication and access issues; harassment; and retaliation.

The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room on the First Floor of the EEOC Office Building, 131 "M" Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20507.  The EEOC recommends that individuals wishing to attend the meeting arrive 30 minutes in advance due to seating limitations.

Information contained in this publication is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or opinion, nor is it a substitute for the professional judgment of an attorney.