Put in your own words: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces laws that provide rights for job applicants and employees in the United States, regardless of their citizenship or work status. These rights apply to full-time, part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees. The rights include working free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, or age. It applies to all job decisions, including hiring, firing, promotions, interviewing, training, wages, and benefits. Employees also have the right to express their concerns about illegal job discrimination without worrying about facing penalties