Is Your HR Department Aware of the Latest EEOC Priorities?

Periodically, the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) lets us know what to watch out for. On September 21, the EEOC released its Strategic Enforcement Plan for years 2024-2028 (“SEP”), which tells us where the federal government is prioritizing its employment dollars. The EEOC has more work than it can timely handle. Thus, it prioritizes the …

Employers Should Be Aware of Where They Advertise – Social Media Platforms are Being Scrutinized

The internet age has opened up seemingly countless digital platforms for employers and employees to use in seeking to fill, and applying for, open positions.  Many employers use Indeed, Quikr, CareerBuilder, Glass Door, LinkedIn – the names are endless – to post jobs and look for employment candidates.  Given the prevalence of such platforms, the …

Is Your Organization Taking the Correct Steps to Prevent and Defend Against Harassment Claims? Recent EEOC Guidance Suggests Best Practices

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, most employers have become more acutely aware of the risks involved in failing to effectively prevent and respond to claims of workplace harassment.  This renewed awareness should cause all employers, large and small, to evaluate their policies, processes and practices in place to prevent harassment and to respond …