What Is EEOC?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a U.S. government agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against job applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The EEOC's primary goal is to ensure fairness and equality in the hiring process and workplace, preventing any form of bias or discrimination.
The use of EEOC compliance in recruitment ensures that companies do not unintentionally favor one group over another in hiring decisions, helping to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
How EEOC Scores Are Calculated:
- Median Calculation: First, we calculate the median score from a dataset. The median splits the data, so half the scores are above it and half below.
- Scoring Rate: Next, we determine the scoring rate for each category by dividing the number of candidates above the median by the total candidates in that category.
- Impact Ratio: Finally, we calculate the impact ratio by dividing the scoring rate of one group by the highest scoring group. A ratio of 1.0 indicates fairness, while lower ratios may suggest bias.
What Does Pass or Fail Mean?
- A pass occurs when a candidate's score is above the median score, meaning they performed better than at least half the candidates.
- A fail means the candidate’s score is below the median, but this doesn't necessarily mean they're unsuitable—just that they're below the median for that dataset.
This process ensures that candidates are fairly assessed based on data, helping to mitigate potential biases in the hiring process, in line with EEOC guidelines for non-discriminatory practices.