July 27, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

EEOC Releases New Content on Human Trafficking for Young Workers

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) added a new section on human trafficking to its Youth@Work webpage today to help young workers, employers, educators, parents, and others identify signs of human trafficking and understand when human trafficking may violate the laws that the EEOC enforces.

The section includes tips for staying safe in the workplace, examples of EEOC lawsuits involving human trafficking, and links to other resources to assist people who believe that they or others may have been trafficked. The EEOC provides this update as part of the U.S. government’s National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. 

“Now, at the height of summer, when more youth are working than any other time of year, this information is imperative for young people who may not yet know their rights,” said EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows. “We hope these expanded Youth@Work resources will help young workers stay safe when accepting jobs and understand how to avoid human trafficking in the workplace.”

The EEOC’s Youth@Work program promotes positive work experiences for young workers and provides information about young workers’ rights and responsibilities at work.  More resources on how young workers may be protected, rights and responsibilities in the workplace, and classroom materials can be found at the Youth@Work webpage at https://www.eeoc.gov/youth.  For additional information or to request a Youth@Work presentation for your school, organization, or business please contact your local EEOC Outreach and Education Coordinator at https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc-outreach-program-coordinators.

The EEOC advances opportunity in the workplace by enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information is available at www.eeoc.gov.  Stay connected with the latest EEOC news by subscribing to our email updates.

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