The EEOC’s Litigation is in Action Mode

Posted by marykeating on September 2, 2011 under Discrimination in employment | Be the First to Comment

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been working hard this summer, according to an article summarizing its latest cases.  The EEOC enforces federal discrimination laws.  Most people who file charges of discrimination with the agency have dealings with the investigative personnel, and perhaps the mediators.  But the EEOC also works on larger issues, like regulations, and impact litigation.

Many of its recent cases have challenged companies which fail to provide accommodations for people with disabilities.  By viewing the pattern of litigation, employers can see the agency’s positions on strict application of absence policies and refusals to allow people to work from home.

In the last two weeks, it has also filed cases against America Samoa for age discrimination, cases against several restaurants for sexual harassment, and several other cases arising out of Title VII.  If the EEOC is this busy during prime vacation season, what will we see in November?