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EEOC Announces 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Data Collection Schedule
After delaying the opening of the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Data Collection sites due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Equal […]
The EEOC Confirms Employers’ Ability to Require Covid-19 Vaccinations
On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance to employers about whether and under what circumstances employers […]
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Religious Exemptions
On July 8th, the U.S. Supreme Court decided two cases involving the impact of religion in employment. First, the Supreme […]
Illinois Releases a Model Mandatory Employer Training Program for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
On April 30, 2020, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) released its model sexual harassment prevention training. The model training […]
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Landmark LGBTQ Discrimination Ruling
On June 15, 2020 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that an employer violates Title VII of […]
Businesses Must Keep the ADA in Mind as They Reopen
Effective May 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all individuals wear a mask or cloth […]
2020 EEO-1 Reporting Requirements Delayed
On May 7, 2020, the Federal government announced the EEO-1 reporting process would be delayed by a year. Therefore, the […]
Employer Considerations When Taking Employees’ Temperatures
In the coming days and weeks, many employers will be required (due to various “stay at home” orders) or may […]
EEOC Seeks Modification of EEO-1 Process
Although the EEO-1 survey for the 2019 reporting year is not open yet; on Monday March 2, 2020, the EEOC […]
EEOC May Not Require Pay Component Reporting in 2020 for EEO-1
The EEOC required government contractors with 100 or more employees to report compensation and hours worked data points for 2017 […]
EEOC Releases Final Enforcement Guidance for Employers on Retaliation and Related Issues
On August 29, 2016, the EEOC released the EEOC Enforcement Guidance for employers on Retaliation and Related Issues. This document […]
