Category: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

President Trump Targets Disparate Impact Claims with New Executive Order

President Trump's executive order mandates a review of disparate impact liability, potentially diminishing its enforcement, while still allowing individual claims under existing laws.

EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance on DEI-Related Workplace Discrimination – What Constitutes Illegal DEI?

On October 30, 2023, the White House issued an Executive Order addressing artificial intelligence (AI) development and use. The Order emphasizes the dual nature of AI and its implications for the job market, employee rights, and work in the age of AI. It also signals the need for responsible innovation and training in AI tool development, addressing concerns about workplace discrimination.

EEOC Guidance on Workplace Harassment and 2023 Litigation Statistics: What Employers Need to Know

The EEOC's 2023 reports show a rise in litigation with a focus on systemic discrimination, and issued guidance on workplace harassment. Employers must be vigilant to avoid lawsuits.

Harassment Redefined: EEOC’s Progressive Approach to Workplace Harassment

The EEOC's proposed guidance expands protection to LGBTQIA+ individuals, women's reproductive rights, and extends harassment protection to work-related contexts beyond the regular workplace. Regular policy updates and employee training are emphasized.

EEOC’s “Algorithm” for AI in the Workplace

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that prohibiting BLM insignia at work was unlawful. The display was considered protected concerted activity, stemming from complaints about race discrimination. No automatic protection for BLM display at work.