Which entity is responsible for investigating bias in employment tests in the United States?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is tasked with enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee. This includes investigating bias in employment tests. The EEOC ensures that employment tests comply with civil rights laws and do not have a discriminatory impact on protected groups. They analyze the validity of employment tests, ensuring they measure job-related skills and abilities, without inadvertently disadvantaging any specific group based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age.

In contrast, the Department of Labor focuses broadly on employment issues, labor standards, and workplace rights but does not specifically investigate bias in employment testing. Human Resources Management departments typically administer employment tests but may not have the authority or responsibility to investigate bias comprehensively. The Federal Trade Commission is primarily concerned with consumer protection and antitrust laws, which do not directly include employment testing bias. Thus, the EEOC is the correct entity associated with investigating and addressing concerns related to bias in employment tests.