On April 26, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission launched its annual EEO-1 data collection process. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed EEO-1 filing last year. As a result, covered employers now must file both their 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 Reports by July 19, 2021. What Is the EEO-1 Component 1 Report? U.S. employers … Read more
Employees filed fewer discrimination claims with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in fiscal year 2020 than any year since at least 1992. The COVID-19 pandemic might have contributed, but the 2020 EEOC charges continued an annual decline seen throughout Donald Trump’s presidency. Should we expect more charges with President Biden in the White House? … Read more
On August 5, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued technical guidance on opioid addiction and employment. Workforce substance abuse is on the rise and can cause many expensive problems for businesses and industries. These problems can range from a loss of productivity, injuries, disruption of operations, and increased health insurance claims. While … Read more