EEOC complaint: Macy’s background check policies are discriminatory
A nonprofit organization filed a charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claiming the department store chain’s background check policies discriminate against applicants and employees with criminal histories. Read More
BMW settles EEOC law suit for $1.6 million
In addition to the million dollar settlement, BMW will also provide job opportunities to the victims of what the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission called a background check policy that disproportionately affected African-Americans. Read More
EEOC: Company’s “health history” form violated federal law
A Missouri-based farm products company violated the Americans with Disabilities and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Acts by requiring job applicants to complete a three-page health history form prior to being considered for employment. Read More
EEOC continues to focus on employers’ criminal record check policies
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Strategic Enforcement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2021 refers to “Eliminating Systemic Barriers in Recruitment and Hiring” (e.g., use of “screening tools” and “background screens”) and notes this as one of the agency’s “National Priorities” for the next several years, according to the law firm Littler Mendelson, P.C. Read More
EEOC files suit against janitorial company alleging systemic discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Diversified Maintenance Systems LLC, claiming a district manager attempted to deter African-Americans from applying to the company. Read More