U.S. Equal Employment
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The EEOC has finalized its Plan for Retrospective Review of Significant Regulations (Final Plan). Pursuant to Executive Order 13563, EEOC will use the Final Plan as a guide to determine whether regulations should be modified, streamlined, expanded, or repealed, to make the EEOC's regulatory program more effective and/or less burdensome in achieving its regulatory objectives.
Each year, millions are released from prisons and jails, including those on probation, parole or supervised release. EEOC is working, along with other agencies, to assist those returning from prison and jail in becoming productive citizens.
The Act, effective as of November 21, 2009, makes it illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of genetic information.
The Act makes important changes to the definition of the term "disability." The effect of these changes is to make it easier for an individual seeking protection under the ADA to establish that he or she has a disability within the meaning of the ADA.
The EEOC has sued Mavis Discount Tire, claiming that Mavis did not hire women as Managers, Assistant Managers, Mechanics, Tire Installers, and similar jobs because of their sex.
If you applied for a job at any Mavis Discount Tire or Cole Muffler location and think you may not have been hired because you are a woman, or you have any information, please contact the EEOC toll free at (855) 453-1963 or at mavis.lawsuit@eeoc.gov.
The EEOC has sued the Texas Roadhouse chain of restaurants, claiming that Texas Roadhouse did not hire people age 40 and older because of their age.
If you believe you may have been denied a front of the house position such as server, hostess/host, bartender, etc. at Texas Roadhouse because of your age or if you have any information, please contact the EEOC toll free at (855) 556-1129 or at texasroadhouse.lawsuit@eeoc.gov.
The EEOC has sued Bass Pro Outdoor World, claiming that it did not hire people because of their race (African-American or black) or national origin (Hispanic or Latino) and that Bass Pro retaliated against employees who complained about discrimination.
If you applied for a job at any Bass Pro location and think you may not have been hired due to your race or national origin or if you have any information, please contact the EEOC toll free at (855) 857-8747 or at Basspro.lawsuit@eeoc.gov
Commission to Hold Feb. 15 Meeting on Pregnancy and Caregiver Issues 2/8/12
Modesto Retailer Settles Disability Discrimination Suit 2/7/12
Professional Media Corporation to Pay $58,000 To Settle EEOC Disability Bias Suit 2/7/12
EEOC Wins Jury Verdict for Retaliation Victims at Atlanta-Area Restaurant 2/6/12
EEOC Settles Disability and Age Discrimination Suit against DXP Enterprises 2/6/12