The regulatory/advisory agency that monitors employment practices and investigates discrimination is the:

• A. Affirmative Action Commission
• B. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• C. Equal Rights Commission
• D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Answer: (B)

This is about which agency enforces anti-discrimination in employment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the federal agency charged with enforcing laws that prohibit workplace discrimination, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. When a worker experiences discrimination, they can file a charge with the EEOC, which investigates, may seek voluntary settlements, and can take enforcement action if needed. The EEOC also provides guidance to employers on compliant hiring, promotion, and workplace practices to prevent discrimination and retaliation.

The other options don’t fit this role. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration focuses on workplace safety and health, not discrimination. An Affirmative Action Commission isn’t the standard federal agency for investigating discrimination in employment, and a generic Equal Rights Commission is not the federal enforcement body responsible for employment discrimination.