equal opportunity employer

noun

Definition of equal opportunity employer

: an employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age

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1963

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equal opportunity employer

noun

legal Definition of equal opportunity employer

: an employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age

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