The ADA has a three-pronged definition of disability. An individual alleging an ADA violation only needs to meet one of the definitions of...
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EEOC Issues Final Rule on Implementation of The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA)
In November, the EEOC issued its final rule to implement Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). The EEOC’s regulations...
EEOC Issues Wellness Guidelines
Employers’ wellness programs are becoming a popular vehicle for employees to achieve healthier lives. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
EEOC Releases 2009 Statistics
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released its 2009 statistics. The 2009 fiscal year saw a total of 93,277 charges filed with the...
EEOC Releases New “EEO” Poster
The EEOC has updated its "Equal Employment Opportunity" poster to reflect the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the...
EEOC Reopening Guidelines
In mid-March, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) began releasing guidance online regarding issues employers face as a result of...
EEOC Reports Workplace Discrimination Charge Trends
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the agency charged with enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws in the workplace. The laws...
EEOC Ruling Bans Sexual Orientation Discrimination
On July 15, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruled that sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace is unlawful under Title...
EEOC Updated Covid-19 Guidance for Employers
On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its Covid-19 guidance to reflect evolving pandemic and workplace...
EEOC Updates – Return to Work Issues
On September 8, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published updated guidance for employers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic....