The “EEO is the Law” poster is a federal requirement for all employers to post in their workplace. It provides information to employees and job applicants about their rights under federal law regarding equal employment opportunity (EEO). The poster outlines protected categories, such as race, color, sex, religion, and the right to be free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. It also provides information on filing a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and how to contact the agency. The poster must be posted in a prominent location in the workplace where employees and job applicants can easily read it.

Employers are required by law to post The “EEO is the Law” poster describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability or genetic information. The “EEO is the Law” Poster explains these laws in summary, and provides a method for filing a complaint for persons, either applicants for employment or employees, who believe that they are victims of discrimination including sexual harassment or retaliation. While posting this information in a conspicuous area of the workplace is the law, it’s also a useful tool in the prevention of workplace harassment and can be helpful in avoiding a hostile work environment.