Recent EEOC Lawsuits
ENGlobal Engineering
A Beaumont-based engineering firm, will pay $100,000 and provide additional remedial relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by EEOC. ENGlobal was charged with unlawfully firing an employee because it mistakenly assumed he had multiple sclerosis (MS) that would substantially limit his ability to work.
Sonic Drive-In
Owners of a Sonic restaurant in Los Lunas, N.M., have agreed to settle a sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by EEOC for $2 million.
AutoZone Inc.
EEOC obtains $600,000 verdict against AutoZone for failure to accommodate a
disabled employee.
Ninth Circuit Court Takes Position — Compensatory and Punitive Damages Not Available in ADA Retaliation Cases
Ninth Circuit surprisingly rejected the EEOC's position, as set forth in its Compliance Manual...
Read Jackson Lewis Article
EEOC Warns Employees about Waivers of Discrimination Claims in Severance Agreements
Although most signed waivers are enforceable if they meet certain contract principles and statutory requirements, an employer cannot lawfully limit your right to testify, assist, or participate in an investigation, hearing, or proceeding conducted by the EEOC or prevent you from filing a charge of discrimination with the agency...
Read "Understanding Waivers of Discrimination Claims in Employee
Severance Agreements."
Read HRMorning.com article "EEOC warns about legal holes in severance deals."
EEOC Releases 2009 Fiscal Year Performance and Accountability Report — Charges Against Private Employers Continue At High Level
The report shows that over 93,000 charges against private employers filed in 2009 were only slightly lower than the 95,000 charges filed in 2008. The EEOC saw a more than 10 percent increase in the number of ADA charges filed this past year. The EEOC expects to see a further increase as a result of the enactment of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA).
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Employers are required to post revised EEOC poster "Equal Employment Opportunity is
the Law"
This new version reflects current federal employment discrimination law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008...
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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Effective November 21, 2009
Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 prohibits genetic information discrimination in employment. Title II outlines the following: - Definition of "Genetic Information"
- Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation because of Genetic Information
- Rules Against Acquiring Genetic Information
- Confidentiality of Genetic Information
Learn more
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues Proposed ADA Regulations
The EEOC has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would implement the new ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
Learn about proposed amendments
EEOC Compliance Manual Revision
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revises its Compliance Manual to conform to the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
Read about revisions
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