Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

A civil rights agency faced a lawsuit for suspending federal class discrimination complaints, including one involving female prison guards accused of sexual harassment. The EEOC stated that the suspension was an "isolated incident" issued in error, but plaintiffs countered that the timing and scope of the order suggested it applied to multiple stalled class actions against agencies like the FBI and Department of Defense.

The National Urban League's annual report claims the Trump administration's policies are worsening economic and political prospects for Black Americans, moving the American Dream further out of reach. The report criticizes rollbacks of civil rights policies and calls for legal resistance and independent economic infrastructure. The White House defends Trump's policies as promoting equal treatment.

The National Urban League's 2026 'State of Black America' report claims the Trump administration's policies have worsened economic and political prospects for Black Americans, moving the American Dream further out of reach. The report highlights rollbacks of civil rights policies and recommends civil rights groups consolidate legal resistance and build independent economic infrastructure.

The National Urban League's 'State of Black America' report claims the Trump administration's policies have worsened Black Americans' economic and political prospects, pushing the American Dream further out of reach. The report highlights rollbacks of civil rights protections and offers recommendations for legal and economic strategies to counter these challenges.

The National Urban League's annual 'State of Black America' report criticizes the Trump administration's policies for worsening economic and political prospects for Black Americans, citing rollbacks of civil rights protections and voting law changes. The report calls for civil rights groups to consolidate legal resistance and build independent economic infrastructure to counter these challenges.

A labor union and two female prison employees filed a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of unlawfully halting their sexual harassment case. The EEOC has suspended all federal-sector class complaints indefinitely, affecting cases like one involving harassment by inmates at a Louisiana federal prison. The agency's actions are part of broader policy changes under President Donald Trump.

A lawsuit alleges the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has suspended all federal-sector class complaints, including a case by two female prison employees and a labor union against the Federal Bureau of Prisons over claims of widespread sexual harassment. The plaintiffs argue the suspension undermines civil rights protections for federal workers under the EEOC's revised enforcement priorities under President Donald Trump.

The Trump administration’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) withdrew its demand for the University of Pennsylvania to provide records identifying Jewish faculty and staff as part of an antisemitism investigation. Penn agreed to dismiss its appeal to the 3rd Circuit, ending a legal dispute over the federal government’s request for religion-based employee data.

The Trump administration ended its effort to compel the University of Pennsylvania to release a list of Jewish employees' personal contact information, which had been part of a federal investigation into antisemitism. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's subpoena, criticized as intrusive by the university and Jewish-affiliated groups, was dropped after legal challenges. A federal judge initially ruled in favor of the EEOC but later acknowledged the dispute's resolution.

Assistant Superintendent Patrick McLaughlin is on paid administrative leave following allegations he repeatedly displayed a photo of staff member Heidi Gilman Bennett in her college dance team uniform during meetings. The claims, which include sexual harassment and a toxic work culture, were revealed at a school board meeting and supported by a redacted EEOC complaint. Albemarle County Public Schools is conducting an internal investigation into the allegations.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to end a 60-year-old requirement for companies to submit workforce demographic data, citing concerns about encouraging discrimination. The 2-1 vote, under the Trump administration, faces criticism from civil rights groups and former commissioners who argue it weakens efforts to track workplace discrimination patterns. The EEO-1 form, used since 1966 to report gender and racial breakdowns across job categories, will no longer be mandated.

The Trump administration is ending a 60-year-old requirement for private sector employers to submit workforce demographic reports to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC is responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 to end a 60-year-old requirement for employers to submit workforce demographic data, citing concerns about potential discrimination risks. Critics argue the move will hinder efforts to track workplace discrimination patterns and enforce civil rights laws.

The Trump administration is seeking to eliminate a 60-year-old requirement for private sector employers to submit demographic workforce reports to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is tasked with enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) plans to end a 60-year-old requirement for companies to submit workforce demographic data, a decision supported by a Republican majority on the commission and criticized by civil rights groups. The proposal, which entered a 30-day public comment period, aims to eliminate the annual EEO-1 form that tracks gender, race, and job category data for employers with 100 or more workers.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) plans to end a 60-year-old requirement for companies to submit workforce demographic data, citing concerns about potential discrimination. The Republican-majority EEOC voted 2-1 to rescind the rule, which has been used to track employment patterns and enforce anti-discrimination laws since 1966.

Karla Gilbride, a blind attorney and former general counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, discussed challenges for people with disabilities with CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook. The conversation focused on considerations abled people should have when thinking about people with disabilities.

President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Labor, Keith Sonderling, highlighted his experience in labor law across private practice, academia, and federal government during a confirmation hearing. The hearing addressed policy disputes, including the rescission of an overtime pay rule and proposed changes to worker classification, while Democrats criticized his past actions and potential impacts on labor protections.

President Donald Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary, Keith Sonderling, emphasized his experience in labor law and fraud prevention during a confirmation hearing. He has served as acting secretary since April following Lori Chavez-DeRemer's departure due to allegations of power abuse. Democrats criticized his administration's rescission of a Biden-era overtime rule and proposed changes to worker classification, while Republicans supported his qualifications and leadership.

CNN hosts Cari Champion and Abby Phillip argue that GOP lawmakers' support for Caitlin Clark is racially motivated due to her being White. Lawmakers wrote a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability for Clark's treatment, which includes hard fouls. The hosts claim the lawmakers' criticism ignores the league's history and the experiences of Black and LGBTQIA+ players.

The New York Times filed a countersuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, accusing it of political retaliation and free speech infringement following a discrimination lawsuit over a 2025 deputy real estate editor position. The EEOC alleges the Times discriminated against a white male employee by selecting a multiracial woman, while the Times claims the EEOC’s case is retaliatory for its critical coverage of the Trump administration.

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.