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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) Definition & Legal Meaning

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An employer who overt advertises to being in compliance with the principle of equal opportunity. The focus is typically hiring and promotion practices. Such an employer will not discriminate and will terminate anyone within the company that does discriminate.

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