Question

Which of the following was established in 1978 as a central authority, responsible for leading and coordinating the efforts of federal departments and agencies to enforce all laws relating to equal employment opportunity?

a) Equal Pay Commission
b) Affirmative Action Bureau
c) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
d) Diversity and Inclusion Office

Answer 1

Option (c), The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) was established in 1978 to ensure compliance with laws regarding equal employment opportunity for federal contractors.

Step-by-step explanation:

The central authority established in 1978 responsible for leading and coordinating efforts of federal departments and agencies to enforce all laws relating to equal employment opportunity is the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Though the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created by the 1964 Civil Rights Act to investigate employment discrimination, the OFCCP is specifically tasked with ensuring that employers doing business with the federal government comply with the laws and regulations requiring nondiscrimination.