• The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces key federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Equal Pay Act 1963, Title I of the Americans with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The EEOC was created under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and began operating on July 2, 1965. They have been discriminated against in employment, may bring administrative charges, which the EEOC investigates and then attempts to reach a voluntary settlement between the accusing party and the defendant if it finds that discrimination has occurred. If this is not possible, the EEOC may file a lawsuit in federal court. The Commission also issues normative and other forms of guidance in interpreting the laws it provides.