OFCCP Updates the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster

*Last Updated: 10/23/2009: Please bookmark this page to periodically check for updates.

GINA Regulation Added To The Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law Poster

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently revised its "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster to reflect new Title II Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) regulations. The updated EEOC poster now includes and describes the prohibition of genetic discrimination, as mandated by GINA

Specifically, GINA strictly prohibits employers from collecting genetic information from employees, and using this information to make decisions regarding employment terms. GINA regulations apply to all private, state, and local government employers with 15 or more employees.

All employers are required to post notices that describe job discrimination laws. As an employer, you are required to post the updated EEOC poster or poster supplement in a prominent workplace location. In order to comply, plan to obtain an updated "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster reflecting new requirements before November 21, 2009.

*Last Updated: 07/01/2008 - Please bookmark page to periodically check for updates.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law Poster Updated

Publication OFCCP1420 updated August, 2008

Every employer covered by the non-discrimination and EEO laws is required to post on its premises the poster titled, Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.  It should be posted prominently in an area where employees and applicants are frequent most.

Executive Order 11246

Executive Order 11246 (E.O. 11246) prohibits certain federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This E.O. applies to federal contractors and subcontractors and to federally-assisted construction contractors and subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in government business in one year. The Executive Order also requires covered government contractors to take affirmative action to insure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment.

Poster Requirements

Covered employers must post this poster. Covered employers are contractors and subcontractors who hold a single federal contract or subcontract in excess of $10,000 or who hold contracts or subcontracts with the federal government in any 12-month period that have a total value of more than $10,000 are required to post the EEO notice.

Federal contractors and subcontractors who (1) hold government bills of lading; (2) serve as a depository of federal funds in any amount; or (3) act as issuing and paying agents for U.S. savings bonds and notes must also post the EEO notice. The notice must be posted in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment and representatives of each labor union with which the covered contractor or subcontractor has a collective bargaining agreement, such as, the personnel office, work-out facility, lunchroom, or company bulletin board. There is no particular size requirement.

LaborLawCenter.com is offering different options for employers to be in compliance.

OFCCP, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Vs. EEOC, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recognizes that there are differences between this poster and the poster provided by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Despite these differences, both posters are accepted as valid by OFCCP and EEOC.