EEOC

DOJ finds EEOC violated civil rights laws with guidelines that pressured employers to make race-based decisions

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Washington — The Justice Department on Tuesday accused the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of violating federal civil rights laws by issuing guidelines that effectively pressured employers to make race-based considerations in hiring and promotions. A new legal opinion by the Office of Legal Counsel claimed that “disparate impact” — a legal theory of discrimination that … Read more

EEOC investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination, said Wednesday that it is investigating Nike over allegations that the athletic apparel manufacturer discriminated against White workers. The EEOC alleges in a court filing on Wednesday that Nike may have engaged in “a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against … Read more

EEOC sues New York Times, alleging discrimination against White male worker

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the New York Times, alleging the media company violated federal law by failing to consider a White male employee for promotion.  According to the EEOC, the Times did not promote the worker because of his race or gender, which the agency argues violates Title … Read more