As an employer, it’s crucial to understand the legal obligations and best practices for accommodating employees with disabilities. On July 26, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new technical assistance document specifically addressing visual disabilities in the workplace. While the EEOC focuses on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state or … Read more
On October 19, 2022, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new employee rights poster that updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. The EEOC asserts that the new posting makes it easier for employers to understand their legal responsibilities and for workers to understand their legal rights. Covered … Read more
On August 19, 2022, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) received a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from a journalist with the Center for Investigative Reporting. This request was for disclosure of EEO-1 Type 2 Consolidated Report data filed by federal government contractors and subcontractors between 2016-2020. The OFCCP is offering covered … Read more