The laws enforced by EEOC prohibit an employer from treating you differently, or less favorably, because you or a friend, parent, or someone else you associate with is of a particular race or color. Employers also may not treat you differently, or less favorably, because you have personal traits, such as hair texture, color or certain facial features, associated with a particular race.
All races, including Whites, Blacks, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and Native Alaskans, are protected from racial discrimination. Bi-racial and multi-racial individuals also are protected from discrimination on the basis of race.
The laws enforced by EEOC also protect you from being harassed at work, by managers, co-workers, or others in your workplace, because of your race or color.
If you want more information after reading the frequently asked questions, see the EEOC's Facts on Race/Color Discrimination.