Tag: EEOC

News
October 1, 2024
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed its first lawsuit under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The lawsuit claims that Wabash, a national manufacturing company, failed to accommodate an employee’s pregnancy-related limitations, even though the accommodations were comparable to those offered to non-pregnant workers with disabilities. This groundbreaking case highlights the importance of ensuring compliance with this new law, which went into effect in June 2023.
Resources
July 25, 2024
In today's dynamic workplace environment, where the focus on harassment prevention has intensified, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has underscored the critical role of workplace investigations. Recently released guidance highlights essential practices to ensure these investigations are conducted promptly, thoroughly, and effectively, aligning with legal standards and promoting fair outcome
News
June 11, 2024
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released its first updated enforcement guidance on workplace harassment in 25 years. This update reflects significant legal developments, notably reflecting changes in extending anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ workers. You may access the EEOC’s guidance here.
News
June 4, 2024
On May 29, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) announced it filed suit against 15 employers in 10 states across various industries for allegedly failing to submit mandatory EEO-1 Component 1 data reports for 2021 and 2022