Courts likely to side with EEOC in DEI probes, attorneys say

A recent lawsuit against Nike represents the “tip of the spear” for the commission’s anti-DEI efforts, according to Duane ...
National Law Review

EEOC Investigation into Employer’s DEI Practices Results in $500,000 Settlement

On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Planned Parenthood of Illinois, an ...
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EEOC to spotlight ‘reverse bias’ in 2026, attorneys say

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON, D.C. - SEPTEMBER 07: From a ground view, the exterior of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seen on ...

EEOC Chair Warns Against Giving Hiring Managers Race, Sex Data

Companies that give their hiring managers race and sex data about internal employment decisions could draw scrutiny from the ...
HR Dive

EEOC, attorney resolve lawsuit accusing agency of race bias

UPDATE: March 6, 2025: A federal district court judge dismissed the lawsuit Wednesday at the request of both the EEOC and the plaintiff. The plaintiff did not respond to a request for comment. EEOC ...
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Recent EEOC Activity and What to Watch For

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
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EEOC Files Amicus for National Labor Relations Board in Joint Employer Case

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission submitted an amicus brief supporting the National Labor Relations Board Wednesday, as the board tries to defend its updated joint-employer standard ...
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Employers paid $528M in pre-litigation EEOC settlements last year

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s announcement drew a mixed reaction from former agency leaders.
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EEOC DEI Letters Challenge Law Firms’ Involvement with Diversity-Oriented Nonprofits

The EEOC asked about law firms’ relationships with Sponsors for Educational Opportunity and the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity in each of the 20 letters to law firms this month. Two nonprofits ...