The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant, an employee, or a former employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or reprisal. The laws prohibiting discrimination apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.