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New ‘Digest of EEO Law’ Issued by EEOC

Includes Key Federal Sector Decisions and Special Article on Claims of Harassment and the Problem of Fragmentation WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced that the newest edition of the federal sector Digest of Equal Employment […]

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Capital City Dental Care to Pay $100,000 To Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit

Dental Practice Fired Dental Hygienists Because of Age, Federal Agency Charged HARRISBURG, Pa. – Capital City Dental Care, a dental practice headquartered in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania suburb of Camp Hill, will pay $100,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle […]

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Capital City Dental Care to Pay $100,000 To Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit

Dental Practice Fired Dental Hygienists Because of Age, Federal Agency Charged HARRISBURG, Pa. – Capital City Dental Care, a dental practice headquartered in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania suburb of Camp Hill, will pay $100,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle […]

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EEOC Sues Moore & Morford for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Female Welder Subjected to Sexual Harassment and Unlawful Firing, Federal Agency Charges PITTSBURGH – Moore & Morford, Inc., a steel manufacturing company in South Greensburg, Pa., violated federal law by subjecting a female welder to sexual harassment as well as […]

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EEOC Sues Pediatric Health Care Alliance for Retaliation Over Harassment Complaints

Tampa Medical Practice Punished Nurse for Reporting Abuse by Doctor/VP and Forced Her to Quit, Federal Agency Charges TAMPA, Fla. – Pediatric Health Care Alliance, a Tampa-based pediatric medical practice, violated federal law when it retaliated against a female registered […]

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EEOC Philadelphia District Office Moves

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has moved to 801 Market Street, Suite 1000, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3127, the federal agency announced today. The Philadelphia District Office is responsible for processing charges of […]

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EEOC Issues Federal Sector Report

Provides Best Practices When Handling Conflict of Interest Cases WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a report to provide recommended best practices for federal agencies when processing conflict of interest cases. The recommendations set forth […]

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EEOC Issues Updated Covid-19 Technical Assistance Publication Addressing Antibody Testing

Contains Q&A Linking to CDC Interim Guidelines on Antibody Testing WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to […]

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory to Pay $10 Million to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Older Employees Were Laid Off in Favor of Retaining and Recruiting Younger Employees, Federal Agency Charged LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the settlement of an age discrimination lawsuit against Pasadena, Calif.-based Jet Propulsion […]

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EEOC Issues Updated COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication

Contains Q&A Section of Common Workplace Questions WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

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