Executive Order No.11246 refers to a presidential directive issued by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 that aimed to promote equal opportunity in employment and prevent discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin by federal contractors.
Related terms
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): This is the federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace discrimination.
Federal Contractors: These are private companies that enter into contracts with the federal government to provide goods or services.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: This landmark legislation outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in various aspects of public life including employment.