Employment EEOC refers to the laws that are in effect for virtually all businesses and government offices that employ more than 20 people. Because it became obvious that a person's productivity did not necessarily come with a certain age, it was determined that no one should be denied jobs or benefits based on age. It had previously been determined that discrimination was not allowed based on gender, race, religion or national origin. Discrimination of any kind is illegal and yet in all honesty, it does still occur. Because the process can be extremely complicated to navigate through, it is normally recommended that an advisor or attorney be employed to help through the red tape. All cases of discrimination should be reported. People are productive well into their 70's in many cases and yet some businesses try to cheat them out of accrued benefits or try to force them to retire. Early retirement is always an option for an employee but it should never be forced. Age should never be a factor when it comes to promotions either. Information on Employment EEOC is available online but reading through the entire text can be a challenge. It is best to speak to someone knowledgeable about EEOC and the different aspects of it to ensure you are getting the best representation.