HR Risk Brief for the Week of 2026-08-24

EEOC Sues Family Dollar Stores of North Carolina for Pregnancy Discrimination

The EEOC sued Family Dollar Stores of North Carolina for allegedly violating federal law by refusing to provide a reasonable accommodation for an employee's pregnancy-related limitations and then firing her.

American Airlines to Pay $200,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

American Airlines will pay $200,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the EEOC, which alleged that the company failed to provide a reasonable accommodation to an employee with cortical blindness.

EEOC Sues Gate Gourmet for Sexual Harassment

The EEOC sued Gate Gourmet, a global airline catering company, for allegedly subjecting a female employee to sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.

Apple to Pay $150,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit

Apple will pay $150,000 and update its religious observance policy to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the EEOC, which alleged that the company failed to accommodate an employee's need to observe the Jewish Sabbath.

EEOC Sues Dentsu for Pregnancy Discrimination

The EEOC sued Dentsu International Americas, LLC, for allegedly violating federal law by refusing to hire a pregnant woman for a Minneapolis-based position.

EEOC Adopts Updated Strategic Plan Through Fiscal Year 2030

The EEOC announced an updated Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030, which provides a comprehensive framework for the agency's operations and sets strategic priorities for fulfilling its mission.

Official sources

1. Source 1: U.S. EEOC newsroom
   Newsroom | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2. Source 2: Federal Trade Commission press releases
   Press Releases | Federal Trade Commission
3. Source 3: U.S. Department of Labor news releases
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