Enforcing Federal Laws Against Employment Discrimination
Who is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant?
Answer: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Explanation: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against employment discrimination, protecting job applicants and employees from being treated unfairly.
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