The Equal Employment Opportunity Act (1972) has a long and complex history. The paper concludes with a look at how voting and the election process affect the act. A discussion on how this act influences elections, public policy and is portrayed in the media is offered. Next, the paper identifies the checks and balances that shape the implementation of the act. It begins with an overview of the history and constitutional background of the act. This paper offers a discussion on various elements of the act. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act represents a milestone in the protection of workers in the US. The stated purpose of this Act is to “further promote equal employment opportunities for American workers” (EEOC, 1972). The progress that the US has made in safeguarding the welfare of employees and tackling discrimination can be attributed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
In such cases, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken action to defend employees (“EEOC Issues New”, 2014). Despite the laws which forbid discrimination, there have been instances where employers display prejudice and intolerance. For example, employers cannot discriminate against job applicants on the basis of such issues as gender, race or ethnicity. Employers are expected to ensure equality in their recruitment processes and in their management of their employees. Equal opportunity is one of the fundamental principles that guide recruitment and labor relations in the United States (Tomaskovic-Devey & Stainback, 2007).
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