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Tag Archives: EEOC
EEOC Believes That Diploma Requirements May Violate The ADA
Dorothy, we’re not in Kansas anymore. The EEOC has posted an informal advisory letter on its website taking the position that the requirement of a high school diploma may violate the ADA by screening out individuals with learning disabilities. Overlawyered has … Continue reading
Cracker Barrel Joins National EEOC Mediation Agreement
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. joined more than 200 other employers by signing a National Universal Agreement to Mediate with the EEOC. More after the break.
Verizon Agrees to $20 Million Settlement in “No Fault” Attendance Policy Lawsuit
In the largest disability discrimination settlement in a single lawsuit in EEOC history, Verizon Communications agreed to pay $20 million and provide equitable relief to a nationwide class of employees. More after the break.
EEOC Reports Job Bias Charges Hit Record High
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports that private sector workplace discrimination charge filings with the agency reached 99,922 during fiscal year 2010, which ended Sept. 30, 2010. Their mediation program also reported a 10% increase in resolutions (a record 9,370 … Continue reading
EEOC Settles Disability Discrimination Case For $3.2 Million
On January 5, 2011, the EEOC issued a press release regarding resolution of a disability discrimination lawsuit against supermarket giants Supervalu, Inc., American Drug Stores LLC, and Jewel Food Stores, Inc. (collectively “Jewel-Osco”). Jewel-Osco agreed to enter into a consent … Continue reading
EEOC Verdicts and Settlements — June 2010
Our update for June 2010 EEOC verdicts and settlements after the break.
New England EEOC Newsletter
The Connecticut Employment Law Blog had a post today with a link to the EEOC’s Boston Area Office newsletter. A recent copy of the newsletter can be found here. It is worth a quick read to get a glimpse into … Continue reading
EEOC Verdicts and Settlements
Our update on EEOC verdicts and settlements for February 2010 after the break.
EEOC Issues 2009 Enforcement and Litigation Statistics
The EEOC has issued its 2009 enforcement and litigation statistics here. Total charges were down from 2008, 95,402 to 93,277. Largest percentage increases in charges were in disability and retaliation. Lawsuits filed down from 325 to 314. More after the break.
Top Ten Developments in Employment Law for HR Professionals in Virginia — #8
The top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia for 2009 continues, in no particular order. Number 8: new EEOC document on waivers and releases of employee claims. More after the break.
New EEOC Enforcement Activity Against Use Of Credit History And Criminal Background In Hiring
Workplace Prof Blog notes here that the EEOC has filed a class action suit against an employer in Dallas for the use of credit history and criminal background as selection crieria in the hiring process. The EEOC has long argued … Continue reading
EEOC Verdicts and Settlements
Our update on EEOC verdicts and settlements for October 2009 after the break.
New EEOC Poster Available
The new “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” poster is now available from the EEOC here. According to the EEOC website, “This new version reflects current federal employment discrimination law (including the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008). … Continue reading
4th Circuit Decides Case on Finality of Federal EEOC Decisions
The Fourth Circuit’s decision in Cochran v. Holder addresses the issue of when a decision by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) becomes “final” for the purposes of 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-16(c). The EEOC regulation allows federal employees to file … Continue reading
EEOC Issues Best Practices Guidance For Workers With Caregiver Responsibilities
The EEOC has issued guidance on employer “best practices” for workers with caregiver responsibilities. The document can be found here. The EEOC had previously released a document entitled “ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE: UNLAWFUL DISPARATE TREATMENT OF WORKERS WITH CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES.” None of … Continue reading
