A local law firm is hiring a junior attorney. In its recruitment ad, the firm specifically states, “Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.” What regulation would motivate this printed statement?

Affirmative action encourages employers to take steps to increase opportunities for groups that have historically faced discrimination. The statement inviting women and minorities to apply is an example of that encouragement. Anti-discrimination rules prohibit unequal treatment, while the EEOC is the federal agency that enforces many workplace discrimination laws.

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