Which of the following agencies governs equal employment rights?

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the agency that governs equal employment rights in the United States. Its primary role is to enforce federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job seeker or an employee based on several protected characteristics, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The EEOC investigates complaints about discrimination and can file lawsuits to protect the rights of individuals and the interests of the public.

Through its regulations and enforcement actions, the EEOC aims to ensure that all individuals have equal opportunity in the workplace, reinforcing the principle that employment decisions should be based on individual merit rather than on discriminatory factors. This focus on protecting and promoting fair treatment for employees is what places the EEOC at the forefront of labor rights concerning discrimination.

The other agencies mentioned have different mandates: the National Labor Relations Board deals primarily with labor relations and union activities, the FDA focuses on public health and safety in food and drug regulation, and OSHA oversees workplace safety and health regulations. Each of these contributes to labor and employee rights in their specific areas, but none address equal employment rights in the same manner as the EEOC.