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On this 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, we remember the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call. Today, we honor the heroes who stepped forward in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Their bravery and sacrifice remind us of the strength of this great nation. On that day, the EEOC’s New York District Office, located in 7 World Trade Center, was destroyed in the collapse. Thankfully, all employees were safely evacuated before the building fell. Days later, New York firefighter John Misha discovered something extraordinary in the wreckage: the EEOC’s official seal. It was returned to the agency and remains on display today. The seal serves as a powerful reminder of our country’s resilience and the enduring spirit of public service. We will never forget.

3 Fast Facts About Reporting Discrimination: • The EEOC enforces laws that protect your workplace rights by developing guidance for employers, conducting outreach, and working to resolve workers’ charges of discrimination. • You can get help from the EEOC even without an attorney. No cost. No lawyer required. • Time limits! Report discrimination to the EEOC as soon as possible. There are strict time limits. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emUATKy

#ICYMI, the EEOC Office of Federal Operations recently issued three significant appellate decisions reinforcing federal employees’ rights to religious and pregnancy-related accommodations at work under anti-discrimination laws. Religious Accommodations: In Augustine V. v. Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Andy B. v. Federal Reserve Board, the EEOC reaffirmed that federal agencies must provide effective religious accommodations unless they can demonstrate a substantial undue hardship, per Groff v. DeJoy. Pregnancy-Related Accommodations: In Kasie L. v. USPS, the Commission found that denying a new mother access to clean, private lactation spaces, when such facilities were available to her, was unlawful discrimination. Acting Chair Andrea Lucas emphasized, “Religious liberty is a foundational American principle. These decisions remind federal employers that their employees deserve not only equal opportunity, but also equal respect for their religious beliefs and practices.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/esP-S9-A #EEOC #FederalWorkforce #ReligiousAccommodation #PregnancyRights 

Acting Chair Andrea Lucas sat down recently with The Daily Caller News Foundation for an exclusive interview highlighting the agency's renewed commitment to upholding religious liberty at work. "Major new settlements and lawsuits over the COVID-19 vaccine mandates, which Lucas called one of the 'greatest civil rights violations' of the past few decades, signal a substantial shift in EEOC priorities since President Donald Trump selected her to lead the agency in January." Watch a preview of her conversation with DCNF Investigative Reporter Katelynn Richardson below and read the full story HERE ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e6rXVR6t

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