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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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  • Date:
    April 24, 2025
    Type:
    News

    Trump Seeks to End Title VII Disparate Impact Liability

    A new Executive Order (EO) would upend federal employment discrimination law by eliminating liability for disparate impact - one of the major categories of discrimination cases.

  • Date:
    March 27, 2025
    Type:
    Commentary and Insights

    The New Landscape of EEO, Affirmative Action and DEI

    This article discusses the current state of EEO, affirmative action and DEI under the second Trump administration, what has and has not changed, and what to do in response.

  • Date:
    March 20, 2025
    Type:
    News

    EEOC Provides Guidance on "Illegal DEI"

    The EEOC has released guidance that sheds some light on the types of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives the Trump administration considers to be illegal.

  • Type:
    Handbook Templates

    Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment Handbook Statement [15+ Employees]

    Updated statement to clarify language concerning harassing conduct that does not rise to the level of being unlawful.

  • Type:
    Training

    Dress Codes and Appearance Policies - Supervisor Training

    The Dress Codes and Appearance Policies supervisor training, which examines the law and best practices for dress codes and appearance policies in the workplace, has been enhanced to improve the content and appearance of the PowerPoint presentation.

  • Type:
    Quick Reference

    The Building Blocks of Employment Law: Constitutions, Statutes, Regulations and More

    This Quick Reference chart lists some of the most important forms of law and the authority they carry. It is intended to help employers navigate the ever-shifting landscape of employment law.

  • Date:
    January 31, 2025
    Type:
    News

    EEOC Orders Review of LGBTQ+ Discrimination Claims

    In response to a recent Executive Order from President Trump, the EEOC has directed its staff to elevate discrimination claims implicating sexual orientation and gender issues for review at agency headquarters.

  • Date:
    January 29, 2025
    Type:
    News

    EEOC Firings Could Accelerate Trump's Agenda

    With Republicans poised to claim a majority on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission more quickly than expected, employers should prepare for the possibility of changes in the commission's approach to gender identity, DEI, pregnancy and more.

  • Type:
    Handbook Templates

    EEO Handbook Statement: South Dakota

    Updated guidance to reflect amendments to state medical cannabis law that strengthen protections for employers, effective July 1, 2024.

  • Type:
    Handbook Templates

    EEO Handbook Statement: Maryland

    Updated statement to reflect amendment to the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act that prohibits discrimination based on military status; and updated guidance to reflect amendment to the equal pay law to cover additional protected characteristics, both effective October 1, 2024.

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