Which of the following enforces requirements for places of public accommodation (such as a real estate office)?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee based on certain protected characteristics, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. However, it does not specifically enforce requirements for places of public accommodation, such as a real estate office.

The correct enforcement agency for public accommodations is typically found in the Civil Rights Act, specifically under Title II, which is enforced by the Department of Justice. In Maine, the Maine Human Rights Commission also plays a vital role in ensuring that places of public accommodation do not discriminate.

The Maine Real Estate Commission regulates real estate practices in the state but does not directly enforce requirements for public accommodations, rather focusing on licensing and other regulatory aspects of real estate.

The Veterans Administration (VA) primarily focuses on the support and services for military veterans and is not associated with regulating public accommodations.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) primarily deals with protecting consumers and preventing anti-competitive business practices, which does not specifically include enforcements related to public accommodations.

Understanding the specific roles of each agency is crucial to grasping the legal landscape surrounding discrimination and public accommodation requirements.