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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has created a single, searchable, indexed database that links to all EEOC guidance documents currently in effect, including all in-force sections of the Compliance Manual (volume II), related enforcement and policy guidance that require a Commission vote, and also technical assistance documents.

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                                                  TopicsEEOC-CVG-1982-1
                                                                                        CM-607 Affirmative Action
                                                                                        10-01-1981
                                                                                        This document addresses the use of affirmative action and employer use of affirmative action plans under Title VII
                                                                                        02-26-2020
                                                                                        Affirmative Action, Race, Sex, National OriginEEOC-CVG-1982-2
                                                                                        CM-625 Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications
                                                                                        01-02-1982
                                                                                        This document addresses the scope and application of Title VII’s statutory provision permitting assignments based on sex where a “bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business or enterprise.”
                                                                                        02-26-2020
                                                                                        Sex, National Origin, ReligionEEOC-CVG-1982-3
                                                                                        CM-613 Terms, Conditions, And Privileges of Employment
                                                                                        04-01-1982
                                                                                        This document provides guidance to EEOC investigators on what constitutes a "term, condition, or privilege" and how they may arise in employment discrimination claims
                                                                                        02-26-2020
                                                                                        Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Age, Disability, Genetic InformationEEOC-CVG-1983-3
                                                                                        CM-621 Height & Weight Requirements
                                                                                        03-01-1983
                                                                                        This 1983 document addresses the application of EEO laws to employer rules setting a maximum height and/or weight for particular jobs.
                                                                                        02-26-2020
                                                                                        Race, Sex, National OriginEEOC-CVG-1983-4
                                                                                        CM-601 Introduction
                                                                                        03-01-1983
                                                                                        This document provides charge processing and investigation instructions for investigators.
                                                                                        02-26-2002
                                                                                        Charge AnalysisEEOC-CVG-1984-2
                                                                                        CM-618 Segregating, Limiting, and Classifying Employees
                                                                                        10-01-1983
                                                                                        This document addresses how the EEO statutes prohibit limiting, segregating, or classifying a job applicant or employee in a way that adversely affects the opportunities or status of the individual because of protected status.
                                                                                        02-26-2020
                                                                                        Race, Sex, National Origin, ReligionEEOC-CVG-1986-3
                                                                                        Policy Statement:  Kremer v. Chemical Construction Corp, 456 U.S. 461 (1982) (I)
                                                                                        04-02-1986
                                                                                        This document addresses the effect of a prior state court judgment on the Commission's administrative process where the charging party seeks relief not granted in the prior state court proceedings
                                                                                        02-26-2002
                                                                                        Remedies/ReliefEEOC-CVG-1986-4
                                                                                        Policy Statement:  Kremer v. Chemical Construction Corp., 486 U.S. 461, 28 EPD 32,674 (1982) (II)
                                                                                        05-08-1986
                                                                                        This document addresses the effect of a prior state court judgment on the Commission's administrative process where the charging party seeks relief not granted in the prior state court proceedings
                                                                                        02-26-2002
                                                                                        Threshold IssuesEEOC-CVG-1987-1
                                                                                        Policy Statement:  Application of Title VII, The ADEA, and EA to International Organizations
                                                                                        12-15-1986
                                                                                        This document addresses cases alleging employment discrimination by public international organizations.
                                                                                        08-23-2007
                                                                                        Threshold IssuesEEOC-CVG-1987-8
                                                                                        CM-615 Harassment
                                                                                        05-01-1987
                                                                                        This document addresses how sexual, racial, national origin, & religious-based harassment is legally defined, and the analysis for determining whether employer liability is established.
                                                                                        02-26-2020
                                                                                        Harassment, Race, Color, Sex, National Origin, ReligionPagination
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