The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have made recent announcements and taken actions related to employment compliance issues, including religious harassment, disability discrimination, and deceptive pricing practices.
EEOC Settlements and Lawsuits
The EEOC has announced several settlements and lawsuits related to religious harassment, disability discrimination, sex-based harassment, and pregnancy discrimination, resulting in payments to affected employees and changes to company policies.
FTC Actions on Deceptive Pricing Practices
The FTC has taken action against companies engaging in deceptive pricing practices, including suing Dollar General for charging consumers more than advertised prices and issuing letters to hospitals reminding them of their legal obligation to provide patients with accurate pricing information.
EEOC Rescinds Guidance on Arrest and Conviction Records
The EEOC voted to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, effective immediately.
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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