The EEOC has announced several recent enforcement actions and updates, including lawsuits and settlements related to religious discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, and more.
EEOC Sues Blue Bell Creameries for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation
The EEOC has charged Blue Bell Creameries with unlawfully terminating a Jewish employee who requested a beard-related religious accommodation.
EEOC Proposes Major Rule Changes to Improve Workplace Discrimination Complaint Process
The EEOC has proposed revisions to the rules governing the workplace discrimination complaint process for federal employees and applicants.
EEOC Recovers Over $97,000 in Two Pregnancy Discrimination Charges
The EEOC has successfully conciliated two discrimination charges on behalf of pregnant women, resulting in recoveries of over $97,000.
What to watch next
- EEOC rule changes
- Religious discrimination enforcement
- Pregnancy discrimination cases
Official sources
- Source 1: U.S. EEOC newsroom
Newsroom | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Source 2: U.S. Department of Labor news releases
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