Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The EEOC is abandoning a tool for combating workplace discrimination that has been used for over 60 years. The Department of Justice is challenging the legal framework underpinning this work, as discussed with Jenny Yang, a former chair of the EEOC.

Jocelyn Samuels, a former commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, dropped her lawsuit challenging her dismissal by President Trump after a Supreme Court ruling. The EEOC shifted its agenda under Trump's influence, including ending annual demographic data collection and rescinding guidance on workplace language requirements.

A former commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission dropped a lawsuit challenging her dismissal by President Donald Trump, following a Supreme Court ruling that expanded presidential authority over independent agencies. The EEOC, now led by a Republican majority, announced regulatory changes including ending annual demographic data collection and revising guidance on workplace language policies.

A former commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission dropped her lawsuit against her dismissal by President Donald Trump, following a Supreme Court ruling that expanded presidential authority over independent agencies. The EEOC, now with two Republicans and one Democrat, announced regulatory changes aligning with Trump's civil rights agenda, including ending demographic data collection and rescinding guidance on workplace language policies.

Federal agencies are abandoning discrimination cases at the direction of Trump. Kenni Miller joined a class-action lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, but the case was dropped by the Trump administration.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued 99 Ranch, alleging it paid non-Chinese employees less, failed to promote them, and scheduled them for fewer hours. The lawsuit accuses the chain of discriminatory employment practices against non-Chinese workers.

President Donald Trump nominated Keith Sonderling to be the permanent secretary of labor, replacing Lori Chavez-DeRemer who resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, who has held multiple acting roles in Trump's administration, faces Senate confirmation for his nomination.

President Donald Trump nominated Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, replacing Lori Chavez-DeRemer who resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, who has held acting roles in Trump's government, previously served as deputy labor secretary and a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

President Donald Trump nominated Keith Sonderling to be the permanent secretary of labor, replacing Lori Chavez-DeRemer who resigned amid allegations of abuse of power. Sonderling, who previously held acting roles and leadership positions in Trump's government, must be confirmed by the Senate for the role.

President Donald Trump nominated Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, replacing Lori Chavez-DeRemer who resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, who has held acting positions in Trump's government, was previously the deputy labor secretary and a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Rosetta Miller Perry, founder of the Tennessee Tribune, died at 91 in Nashville. She established the newspaper in 1991 after traditional lenders refused to finance it, using her own savings. Perry previously served on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and worked for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The US feds, via the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, are investigating the National Education Association for alleged antisemitism, according to the Brandeis Center. The article is from The Times of Israel.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating the National Education Association for antisemitism allegations, linked to the Trump administration's efforts to address rising anti-Jewish hostility on the left.

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel found the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's hiring guidelines unconstitutional, arguing they pressure employers to consider race. The opinion could complicate employees' ability to file discrimination claims against employers.

The article outlines the history and passage of New York State's Gender Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), which was signed into law in 2019 after years of legislative efforts. GENDA expands protections to include gender identity and expression, adds hate crime provisions for transgender individuals, and defines key terms to clarify anti-discrimination policies in areas like employment, housing, and education.

Columbia University agreed to a $21m antisemitism fund following Gaza protests, intended to compensate Jewish employees for a hostile work environment. Jewish faculty members, including those supporting Palestinian rights, have filed claims alleging harassment as Jews, though some claims may not align with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's intended scope.

Stanford-led researchers found AI hiring algorithms, specifically from pymetrics (acquired by Harver), exhibit racial bias against Black and Asian job seekers, with 26% and 15% of applicants respectively facing discrimination. The study highlights algorithmic monoculture risks when multiple employers use the same platform, leading to higher rejection rates for candidates applying to multiple companies.

Sohaib Akhter was found guilty of deleting approximately 96 databases containing US government data after he and his twin brother Muneeb Akhter were fired from their jobs at a software supplier to the US government. The brothers allegedly worked together to access an account and delete the databases. They face decades in prison for their involvement in the scheme.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued the New York Times on behalf of a white man claiming discrimination based on his race and sex. The lawsuit was signed by Benjamin North, a lawyer with a history of battling discrimination against men. The New York Times rejected the allegations as politically motivated.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued The New York Times for allegedly discriminating against a white male employee, marking the third lawsuit filed by President Trump's administration against the newspaper. The lawsuit claims the Times violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Times denies the allegations, calling them politically motivated.