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Reminder: We are hiring 10 legal professionals to join our mission-driven team across various EEOC offices nationwide! Application deadlines are fast approaching: Some close on August 12 Others close on August 13 and August 14 Make an impact through public service. Act soon and head to the EEOC careers page to apply: https://lnkd.in/ekmSmi9U Don't let your network miss out on this opportunity to embark on a career serving as the American Worker's greatest ally: an EEOC Attorney -- SHARE this post today! #LegalJobs #LawCareers #FederalJobs #LegalCareers #NowHiring #EEO

We’ve All Heard It. An Ounce of Prevention… The EEOC received 688,000 charges of ADA-related discrimination since the law took effect. In fiscal year 2024 alone, more than 33,000 charges were filed with the EEOC, an annual high. Since just June 1, 2025, the EEOC has filed four new ADA lawsuits and achieved eight settlements for more than $1.52 million. Last month, the EEOC sued Walmart for failing to provide an accommodation for a longtime employee, who was placed on unpaid leave, despite having positive performance in the company’s “Temporary Alternative Duty” program. https://lnkd.in/eBKX33ui Here are some steps employers and HR professionals can take today to help prevent disability-related discrimination. -Track how often accommodations are denied. -Understand and communicate the threshold for “undue hardship.” -Empower employees to ask questions an escalate when necessary. Take action: Read the EEOC’s overview of the ADA and disability-related laws and schedule a tailored training day with one of EEOC’s experts, if additional help is needed. https://lnkd.in/e5xtUTRG

A Reasonable Accommodation Is Not Special Treatment—It’s a Civil Right Disability rights at work. #ICYMI, July 26 marked the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, an accommodation can be simple, low-cost (or no cost), and critical to equity. Some examples of an accommodation include: -Screen readers or captioned software -Modified schedules -Ergonomic workstations -Remote or hybrid flexibility The EEOC recently sued an educational publishing company, charging them with failing to provide employees with visual impairments equal access to critical employee information such as benefits, leave, and training. https://lnkd.in/eYnwSQ9h A best practice? Reduce stigma. Develop and normalize a process for employees to submit an accommodation request. Take action: Review your accommodation process. If it’s not easy to find, request, or confidential, commit to improving it. In addition to EEOC resources, the Job Action Network (JAN) may be able to help. (link to JAN) https://lnkd.in/e5xtUTRG

Disability-Related Bias in Hiring Still Happens—Even If It's Unintentional The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotion, and termination—but barriers persist. July 10, a federal appeals court rejected all of Werner Trucking’s arguments and upheld EEOC’s significant win in a disability discrimination lawsuit against the company. The suit charged the trucking company with refusing to accommodate and hire a qualified driver who is deaf, saying they could not hire him because he could not hear. https://lnkd.in/eDJmH_QF As EEO leaders, we must ask: - Are our hiring managers trained on disability-inclusive practices? - Do our job descriptions unintentionally exclude qualified candidates? Online job announcements and screeners can inadvertently exclude applicants with disabilities due to, for example, low color contrast, formatting, and employment test scoring. Take action: Audit one job posting this week with a disability lens. Share what you find. https://lnkd.in/eESNRPbU

We’re hiring… part two!    The EEOC is seeking dedicated attorneys with a passion for civil rights and public service.  This is a unique opportunity to:   -Protect the rights of workers across the nation   -Serve the public while building a meaningful, mission-driven legal career   -Grow professionally within one of the most impactful federal agencies     Join our team. To learn more and apply by the August 13, 2025 deadline, click on the job links below:     Trial Attorney, GS-13, San Francisco District (including Seattle) - https://lnkd.in/e5kQEZxk..     Trial Attorney, GS-13, Legal Unit Atlanta District (including Savannah) - https://lnkd.in/e5B4zEu9..     Trial Attorney, GS-13, Legal Unit Houston District (including New Orleans) - https://lnkd.in/eNX92rNv..    Trial Attorney, GS-12/ 13, Philadelphia District (including Baltimore and Washington, DC) - https://lnkd.in/eBXqqWTF..    Supervisory Attorney-Adviser - GS-15, Legal Unit Los Angeles District Office (including Fresno, San Diego, and Honolulu) Note: this vacancy announcement closes on August 14, 2025.  - https://lnkd.in/e_NQUcqx In case you missed our earlier job vacancy announcement, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eUR48pQw     #FederalJobs #EEOC #LegalJobs #CivilRights #PublicService #NowHiring #Philadelphia #SanFrancisco #Houston #Baltimore  

I’m honored to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve a second term at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Under President Trump’s leadership, the EEOC is delivering historic results—from settlements with some of the world’s largest law firms regarding their DEI practices, as well as the securing the agency’s largest-ever resolution for victims of antisemitism. I’m proud to continue leading the fight to restore equal opportunity, merit, and colorblind justice in the American workplace. #EEOC #CivilRights #Leadership #EqualOpportunity #HR #EEO #Law #LegalUpdate

We’re hiring! Are you a dedicated attorney with a passion for civil rights and public service? The EEOC is hiring Trial Attorneys, a General Attorney, and a Supervisory Attorney to join our teams in Memphis, Miami, New York, Pittsburgh, and Washington, DC. This is a unique opportunity to:  -Protect the rights of workers across the nation  -Serve the public while building a meaningful, mission-driven legal career  -Grow professionally within one of the most impactful federal agencies Join a team of professionals committed to advancing equal opportunity in the workplace. To learn more and apply by the August 12, 2025 deadline, click on the job links below: Supervisory Attorney-Adviser - GS-15, Legal Unit New York District Office - https://lnkd.in/ehMT2P7A   General Attorney, GS-14, within the Office of General Counsel in Washington, DC – Internal Litigation Division - https://lnkd.in/eEPrrzqf   Trial Attorney, GS-13, Legal Unit Memphis District - https://lnkd.in/eP4ZvN-9   Trial Attorney, GS-13, Legal Unit Miami District Office - https://lnkd.in/eJMBxxqY   Trial Attorney, GS-12/ 13, Legal Unit Philadelphia District - https://lnkd.in/eV9Yjm2u..   #FederalJobs #EEOC #LegalJobs #CivilRights #PublicService #NowHiring #Miami #Memphis #NewYork #Philadelphia

Yesterday, EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas spoke with CNN's Jake Tapper about the EEOC’s largest public settlement in nearly 20 years. Columbia University will establish a $21 million class claims fund to compensate employees who may have experienced antisemitism on Columbia’s campus post-Oct. 7, 2023. During the interview, Acting Chair Lucas described unlawful actions that have the potential to create a hostile work environment and the common sense steps employers can take to protect their employees. When asked if there are more announcements to come, Acting Chair Lucas noted EEOC’s confidentiality provisions but also noted that just because the EEOC is quiet, it doesn’t mean we aren’t working hard. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/grGWUm5f #ICYMI, read EEOC's press release announcing this historic settlement: https://lnkd.in/eEpG9zPa EEOC has resources to help you identify, address, and prevent antisemitism and other forms of religious discrimination at work. Use the links below to access them: • EEOC Fact Sheet: What To Do If You Face Antisemitism at Work https://lnkd.in/eZipAcqv • EEOC’s Unanimous Resolution Condemning Violence, Harassment, and Bias Against Jewish Persons in the United States: Resolution of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Condemning Violence, Harassment, and Bias Against Jewish Persons in the United States | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission https://lnkd.in/dzuWYBb • EEOC’s Religious Discrimination Enforcement Guidance: Section 12: Religious Discrimination | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission https://lnkd.in/eawqVMn4 • Training on Combating Antisemitism in the Workplace by Acting Chair (then Commissioner) Lucas with the Louis D. Brandeis Center: Combatting Antisemitism in the Workplace | Monday, January 10, 2022 https://lnkd.in/ezVHJ5FN

35 Years of the ADA at Work Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On July 26, 1990, then-EEOC Chair Evan Kemp stood alongside President George H. W. Bush at the White House and described the new law as “welcoming all Americans into the mainstream.” The ADA opened doors of opportunity for workers with disabilities—and helped keep them open for those facing unexpected challenges. It meant access to the workplace, and the dignity and protection every worker deserves.    Learn more about how the EEOC equips employers to comply with federal law and ensures workers are informed about their protections under the ADA: https://lnkd.in/exWiA-tp

35 Years of the ADA: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity for Job Applicants and Workers with Disabilities July 26, 2025, marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—a civil rights law that protects workers from disability-related bias in employment and ensures access to work. As EEO/HR/ADA and civil rights professionals, we know the law—but let’s discuss what more we can do to help ensure compliance. As we prepare for the anniversary of the law, we’re revisiting core ADA protections. First, read a message from EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas: https://lnkd.in/eR4xdrdZ Take action:  Tag a colleague in HR or compliance and invite them to follow this multi-part series.