On June 9, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a formal opinion to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), concluding that EEOC’s guidelines regarding disparate-impact liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act are unconstitutional. While the opinion does not eliminate Title VII’s disparate-impact provisions, it may relieve employer-liability in certain workplace hiring … [Read more...] about DOJ’s New Position on Title VII Disparate Impact Liability: What Employers Need to Know
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EEOC Weighs in on Return-to-Office Mandates
Following the recent return-to-office mandates seen across the nation, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) sheds light on possible legal ramifications. In a December 18, 2024 press release, the EEOC announced its $64,500 settlement with Bell Road Tire and Auto LLC (“Employer”) following an employee’s disability discrimination lawsuit. In her … [Read more...] about EEOC Weighs in on Return-to-Office Mandates
School Administrator’s Guide to EEOC’s New Workplace Harassment Guidance
On April 29, 2024, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its updated guidance on workplace harassment, Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The EEOC’s guidance on legal standards and employer liability is intended to assist employers in creating respectful workplaces and help workers feel safe on the job. Addressing the Need … [Read more...] about School Administrator’s Guide to EEOC’s New Workplace Harassment Guidance
Employers’ Guide to EEOC’s New Workplace Harassment Guidance
On April 29, 2024, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its updated guidance on workplace harassment, Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The EEOC’s guidance on legal standards and employer liability is intended to assist employers in creating respectful workplaces and help workers feel safe on the job. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, … [Read more...] about Employers’ Guide to EEOC’s New Workplace Harassment Guidance
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance: When Is COVID-19 Considered a Disability Under the Law?
On December 14, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its COVID-19 technical assistance to clarify when COVID-19 might qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. Earlier in 2021, the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services had issued guidance on “Long Covid” as a disability. This new … [Read more...] about EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance: When Is COVID-19 Considered a Disability Under the Law?
HR Law Update: Coronavirus and Your Workplace
Employers, here are some answers to your frequently asked questions about employees and the coronavirus pandemic: If our office is closed, do we need to pay employees? If your employees are members of a collective bargaining unit or have a contract of employment, you must first look to the relevant contract. If the contract does not speak to the employer’s obligation, the employer must next … [Read more...] about HR Law Update: Coronavirus and Your Workplace
