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Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers
A federal judge in Texas struck down guidance from a government agency specifying protections against workplace harassment ...
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Judge vacates gender identity portions of EEOC harassment guidance
The case is unlikely to see an appeal from the agency, an Ogletree Deakins shareholder told HR Dive, but employers should ...
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Auto auctioneer settles EEOC lawsuit alleging that Black worker was called racial slur up to 15 times per day
Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of racial slurs. For more information, see our editorial standards.
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EEO Complaint Process
The EEO Counselor will advise the aggrieved that they may either pursue resolution through EEO counseling or through OEO's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. The EEO Counselor will inform ...
Anti-DEI Group Asks EEOC to Investigate 'Discriminatory' Big Law Fellowship Program
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity and 44 law firms that hired its fellows were accused of discriminating against white ...
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EEOC Launches Investigation Into Harvard’s Hiring Practices, Alleging Title VII Violations
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission launched an investigation into Harvard in late April, alleging that the ...
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Disparate Impact Liability Under Fire
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, President Trump signed EO 14281, titled Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy (EO), stating a new Trump Administration policy “to eliminate the use of ...
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New DEI guidance from the EEOC and DOJ generates lots of questions
"This is not official guidance from the EEOC because you would need a quorum and a vote of the EEOC," said Chai Feldblum.