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Title VII
Guidance on Unlawful DEI -Related Discrimination Released by EEOC and DOJ
In March 2025, two technical guidance documents were released by the EEOC and DOJ that emphasize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives must comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, or other protected characteristics. The DOJ and EEOC jointly issued a docum...
Conciliation Agreements: What are the EEOC Requirements?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates charges of unlawful discrimination and conducts an investigation into the allegations and the employer’s response. After assessing the evidence, the EEOC sometimes issues a Letter of Determination that there is reasonable cause to believe that a company discriminated against the ...
Can a pregnant employee use hazardous chemicals at work?
Employers are concerned about the well-being of employees. Companies are required to follow hundreds of federal and state safety rules, including OSHA regulations, and are financially responsible for workplace injuries and illnesses suffered by employees. So, it is not surprising that company owners and managers are concerned for the well-being o...
“No pants” religious belief required accommodation by Employer
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Akebono Brake Corporation, a Michigan-based company that designs and manufactures automotive brake components, was alleged to have violated federal law when it refused to hire a temporary laborer because of her religion, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today. The EEOC charged...
EEOC Issues Final Guidance to Employers on Retaliation and Interference
#HR and #floridacontractors, be aware that on August 29, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued final Enforcement Guidance on retaliation and related issues. Federal EEO laws prohibit employers from punishing job applicants or employees for asserting their rights under the discrimination and harassment laws. Assert...
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