Discrimination and Harassment

Ninth Circuit Rules That EEOC’s Broad Subpoena Power Extends to Personally Identifiable Information

A recent ruling by the notoriously anti-employer Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals underscores one of the legitimate concerns employers have

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EEOC Proposes Rule To Clarify Permissible Use of Corporate Wellness Programs Under GINA

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a proposed rule that would revise the agency's existing regulations under the

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Settlement Reached in High Profile Lawsuit Brought by EEOC Challenging BMW’s Criminal Records Check Policy

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced settlement of a class-based lawsuit brought by the agency accusing BMW

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SECOND CIRCUIT ALLOWS EEOC’S LAWSUIT DESPITE QUESTIONS ABOUT UNDERLYING CHARGE INVESTIGATION

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has considerable discretion regarding the

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DC CIRCUIT CONFIRMS REGULAR AND PREDICTABLE ATTENDANCE CAN BE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

In a case arising under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has

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EEOC ORDERED TO PAY COMPANY’S ATTORNEY’S FEES FOR DEFENDING COMMISSION’S BACKGROUND CHECK LAWSUIT

A federal trial court in Maryland has slapped the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) with a substantial attorney's fees

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THIRD CIRCUIT SAYS PAID SUSPENSION DURING MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATION NOT DISCRIMINATION

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that suspending an employee with pay pending an investigation

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