The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a Federal agency in charge of the enforcement of the federal civil rights laws, and provides compliance education and technical assistance. As stated by the EEOC, employers are required to adhere to all laws that govern equal employment. These laws include the 1963 Civil Rights Act, the 1967 Age Discrimination Act, the 1990 American Disabilities Act, the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. If employers are found to not be in compliance, they could face legal action by the EEOC. Employers should know what the equal employment acts states they specifically can and cannot do, but employees should be aware of these laws also.