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New EEOC General Counsel Calls Bias Damages Caps ‘Unacceptable’
In a recent interview, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) General Counsel Karla Gilbride argued the damage limitations on employees’ recovery under federal employment discrimination laws...
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Remember Your Obligations When Religion and DEI Training Collide
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, which clarified that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964’s protections against discrimination “based on . . . sex” included...
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EEOC Issues Final Harassment Guidance
On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final harassment guidance, updating the previous version with Bostock, #MeToo, and remote work issues. The most...
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Employer in Deep Sheetz Over Criminal History Check
A large convenience store chain recently learned about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) intention to challenge how employers use arrest and conviction records to make hiring...
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17 State Attorney Generals Sue to Stop EEOC’s Final PWFA Regulations
On April 25, 2024, attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) seeking to stop the implementation of the Pregnant...
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Excited About the Potential of AI? Don’t Forget Legal Compliance
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just creating buzz. It’s also sparking both fear and enthusiasm, with some employers worried about the downsides and others eager to dive in and capitalize on the...
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Case Study: Harassment and Discrimination Aren’t Rocket Science
Disability-related claims can take many forms, under many statutes. Here, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientist claims he was both harassed and discriminatorily denied a...
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EEOC Offers Employers a Hobson’s Choice on Employee Training
Training. Training, training, training. We all appreciate the practical importance of training. It can certainly help eliminate pesky and undesirable workplace issues. Heck, it can even help create a...
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3 Steps Employers Can Take to Promote Pay Equity Through Data and Transparency
Over the last decade, numerous laws have been enacted across the U.S. to advance pay equity and transparency in the workplace. Pay data reporting laws, in particular, have gained significant momentum,...
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The EEOC Has a 3-1 Democratic Majority
With the departure of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Keith Sonderling (R), the Democrats on the Commission have a 3 to 1 majority. It’s unlikely this change will make any...
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