US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Coverage of US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances
The Trump administration proposed ending requirements for employers with 100+ workers to report demographic data on race, gender, and ethnicity. A federal commission voted 2-1 to advance the plan, which critics argue undermines anti-discrimination enforcement and accountability. The proposal will undergo a 30-day public comment period and a hearing in August.
- Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances
The Trump administration proposed ending a requirement for employers with 100+ workers to report demographic data on race, gender, and ethnicity. The EEOC voted 2-1 to advance the plan, which critics argue undermines enforcement of anti-discrimination laws and accountability. The proposal aligns with the administration’s broader push to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances
The Trump administration proposed ending a requirement for employers to report workforce demographics, which the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted 2-1 to advance. The rule would remove annual data submissions on sex, race, and ethnicity for employers with 100 or more workers, with experts warning it could reduce transparency and enforcement of anti-discrimination laws.
- Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances
The Trump administration proposed eliminating a requirement for employers with 100 or more workers to report demographic data to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A federal commission voted 2-1 to advance the plan, which critics argue would reduce transparency and hinder enforcement of antidiscrimination laws. The proposal faces a 30-day public comment period and a public hearing.
- Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances
The Trump administration proposed ending a requirement for employers with 100 or more workers to report demographic data on race, gender, and ethnicity. A federal commission voted 2-1 to advance the rule, which aims to eliminate the decades-old reporting mandate used to enforce antidiscrimination laws. Experts warn the change could reduce transparency and weaken enforcement of equal employment protections.
- Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances
The Trump administration proposed ending a requirement for employers with 100+ workers to report demographic data on race, gender, and ethnicity. A federal commission voted 2-1 to advance the plan, arguing the data collection imposes an 'impermissible focus on minorities and women,' while critics warn it would hinder enforcement of anti-discrimination laws and transparency.
- Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances
The Trump administration proposed ending requirements for large employers to report workforce demographics to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A federal commission voted 2-1 to advance the plan, which could reduce federal oversight of workplace discrimination enforcement. Experts warn the proposal may hinder accountability and could lead to state-level actions to fill the regulatory gap.
- Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances
The Trump administration proposed ending a requirement for employers to report workforce demographics, which the EEOC voted 2-1 to advance. The rule change aims to eliminate data collection on sex, race, and ethnicity for employers with 100+ workers, arguing it encourages discrimination against non-minorities. Experts warn it would reduce federal oversight and transparency, potentially prompting states to enact their own requirements.
- Federal employment discrimination watchdog sues Toyota Boshoku Jackson over sexual harassment claims
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Toyota Boshoku Jackson Tennessee over allegations of sexual harassment by managers and supervisors between January 2021 and July 2024. The lawsuit details incidents including demands for sexual favors, inappropriate touching, and exchanges of benefits for sex, while the company denied the allegations, stating the accused individuals were not employees.
- FedEx sued for alleged discrimination against blind NC employees
FedEx is facing a discrimination lawsuit for allegedly failing to provide reasonable accommodations to blind employees. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed the lawsuit against the company.
- University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston faces federal lawsuit for alleged pay discrimination
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is facing a federal lawsuit from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which alleges the institution paid a female worker less than her male counterpart. The accusation centers on alleged pay discrimination at the academic health science center.
- EEOC files disability discrimination suit against FedEx
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued FedEx Corp. for disability discrimination against four blind package handlers at its Kernersville facility, alleging the company failed to provide reasonable accommodations like tactile floor markers and screen reader software, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The EEOC claims FedEx ignored requests for accommodations since 2021 and only partially implemented some solutions after an agency investigation in 2024.
- Judge tosses lawsuit challenging civil rights agency’s pullback on transgender workplace protections
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unlawfully reduced transgender workplace protections. The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction and that the plaintiff, FreeState Justice, lacked standing. The EEOC, under Chair Andrea Lucas, adjusted its enforcement approach following an executive order from President Donald Trump.
- Judge tosses lawsuit challenging civil rights agency’s pullback on transgender workplace protections
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is unlawfully failing to enforce protections for transgender workers. The lawsuit challenged the agency’s decision to scale back on transgender workplace protections.
- Lawsuit against Vermont nursing home for allegedly allowing racial harassment of staff headed to trial
A federal lawsuit alleging racial harassment of Black employees at Elderwood at Burlington nursing home in Vermont is proceeding to trial. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims the facility failed to address harassment by residents and amended its complaint to include additional operators. The trial is set for December 2024.
- New York Times sued by federal government over alleged 'DEI-related' employment discrimination
The New York Times is being sued by the US federal government over alleged employment discrimination, with the EEOC claiming the paper passed over a White male employee for a promotion due to his race and/or sex. The New York Times denies the allegations, stating their employment practices are merit-based. The lawsuit was filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.