Which of the following is NOT covered by EEO laws?

Discrimination based on sexual orientation in all states is not uniformly covered by EEO laws because there is no comprehensive federal law that explicitly prohibits such discrimination across all states. While some states and localities have laws protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation, this is not the case in all jurisdictions. Therefore, the legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation can vary significantly depending on the location, unlike age, gender, and racial discrimination, which are clearly addressed by federal EEO laws.

Federal laws like the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) specifically protect against age discrimination, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act addresses gender and racial discrimination, making them widely recognized forms of discrimination under EEO laws. In contrast, the inconsistency in protection against sexual orientation discrimination under federal laws highlights why this choice is the correct answer.