Recent announcements and actions from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may impact small-business owners and HR teams.
EEOC Lawsuits and Settlements
The EEOC has announced several lawsuits and settlements related to religious discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, sex harassment, disability discrimination, age and sex discrimination, and race and national origin harassment.
EEOC Proposed Rule Changes
The EEOC has proposed major rule changes to improve the workplace discrimination complaint process for federal employees and applicants.
FTC Actions
The FTC has taken action against several companies for unfair and deceptive business practices, including FleetCor, Amway, and Amazon.
What to watch next
- EEOC rule changes
- FTC enforcement actions
- U.S. Department of Labor news releases
Official sources
- Source 1: U.S. EEOC newsroom
Newsroom | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Source 2: Federal Trade Commission press releases
Press Releases | Federal Trade Commission - Source 3: U.S. Department of Labor news releases
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