The Equal Opportunity Commission (the ‘Commission’) wishes to address reports in the print, electronic and social media that suggest that it has prevented Ms Veera Bhajan from taking up her post as Lay Assessor at the Equal Opportunity Tribunal (the ‘Tribunal’).

In a bid to address racism in sports and its personal impact on athletes, the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) will partner with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) to host a virtual roundtable discussion entitled, ‘Racism in Sports: The Hard Conversation’ and launch the “Pass the Ball Challenge”.

An HIV infection can cause impairment that would substantially limit functions of the immune system if not medically treated, and as such, a person living with an HIV infection can meet the Equal Opportunity Act’s (EOA) definition of disability.

In accordance with section 7, 8 and 9 of the Freedom of Information Act 1999 (FOIA) the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) is required by law to publish this statement, which lists the documents and information generally available to the public from the EOC

What may seem harmless , or even an insignificant remark could do a lot of harm. If someone complains about sexual harassment, immediate actions should be taken to investigate the complaint.

The Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) announced the appointment of Dr. Krystal-Jane Verasammy to the Board of Commissioners. Dr. Verasammy took her oath of office and received her Instrument of Appointment from the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on 25 May 2021.

This is especially true on social media. In recent times, there has been a surge in offensive behaviour on social media platforms.

In accordance with section 7, 8 and 9 of the Freedom of Information Act 1999 (FOIA) the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) is required by law to publish this statement, which lists the documents and information generally available to the public from the EOC

Persons with Down syndrome possess their own unique talents, artistry and abilities. Just as everyone else, they deserve the right to educational and vocational opportunities, the opportunity to develop their talents and skills, full participation in the workforce and the opportunity to contribute to society.

“Each person with Down syndrome has different talents and the ability to make a valuable contribution to their family, community and society,” says the Chairman of the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) Ian Roach.

The EOC revealed the figure on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. There has been a proliferation of racial intolerance on social media and there are stories reported in the media where persons allege that they have been discriminated against based on their race or ethnicity but they do not lodge a complaint at the EOC.

The Equal Opportunity Commission is calling on the nation to continue the conversations and advocacy efforts against sexual harassment, even after International Women’s Day.

The Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) has described the death of CAISO Founder Colin Robinson as the loss of a stalwart. The EOC worked on many projects with CAISO under Mr. Robinson’s stewardship including the LGBTQI Workplace Policy, in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Members of staff at the Equal Opportunity Commission are leading the fight against discrimination from the front. Staff enrolled and completed an introductory sign language course in an effort to communicate more effectively with persons who are deaf and promote inclusivity.

The statement was made by the Equal Opportunity Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, Devanty Maraj-Ramdeen ahead of Zero Discrimination Day, which is observed on 1 March by all United Nations members.