

MOUs involving other federal agencies must be approved by a majority of the Commissioners. Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) explain how two or more agencies will cooperate and interact when their enforcement responsibilities overlap.They should not be confused with Informal Discussion letters provided by EEOC-staff. Commission Opinion Letters are approved by vote of the Commission and therefore represent the official position of the Commission.They should not be confused with EEOC's federal sector appellate decisions in federal employee complaints of discrimination. Commission Decisions concern a specific charge of discrimination where the Commission votes to express official agency policy to be applied in similar cases by EEOC.Rescinded and vacated regulations, guidance and technical assistance.These documents include volume II of the EEOC’s Compliance Manual, and the enforcement guidance, policy guidance, and policy statements that are filed within it. EEOC Subregulatory Guidance expresses official agency policy and explains how the laws and regulations apply to specific workplace situations.Find our current regulations, read and comment on proposed regulations, and see our regulatory agenda at the link above. They are voted on by the Commission after the public has a formal opportunity to provide comments to EEOC. Regulations implement federal workplace discrimination laws.

These are passed by Congress and signed by the President. Federal Laws prohibit workplace discrimination and are enforced by EEOC.
