The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) is the federal agency that ensures equal employment for all people regardless of age, race, disabilities and other factors. The EEOC was created as a result of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1967, and the legislation governing EEOC employer requirements has changed and been modified several times over the years. Specifically, legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act have added additional dimensions to the regulations regarding equal employment. Employees who believe they have been discriminated against by their employer or potential employer because of age, race, disability or other reason can file a complaint with the EEOC. The EEOC may also file lawsuits in federal court on behalf of individuals filing EEOC complaints. Each year, nearly 100,000 complaints are filed with the EEOC. When the EEOC or federal court finds that an employee has been discriminated against, the employee may be entitled to job reinstatement, back pay and damages.