Apr 25, 2019 | Employment Law
Earlier this week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that, since April 18, it has reached settlement agreements with five separate companies facing allegations of discriminatory employment practices. As a result of these settlements,...
Mar 25, 2019 | Employment Law
On March 19, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has reached a settlement with Dallas, Texas-based BlueCross/Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS), over disability discrimination allegations. The EEOC filed suit alleging that BC/BS...
Feb 26, 2019 | Employment Law
On February 22, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking announcing its intention to update its online charge system. The 60-day public comment period has begun, and stakeholders will have until April 23,...
Jan 28, 2019 | Employment Law
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal statute that makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against its employees on the basis of age. Specifically, the ADEA prohibits employers from providing disparate treatment to employees who are 40...
Dec 27, 2018 | Employment Law
On December 20, 2018, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a Louisiana credit union will pay $110,000 to settle allegations that it violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The suit was brought by Connie Fields-Meaux, who was the...
Nov 22, 2018 | Employment Law
On October 31, 2018, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released final fiscal year 2018 data showing increases in various actions alleging sexual harassment. Specifically, the EEOC’s data shows a 13.6 percent increase in charges of discrimination...
