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Return-to-Work Coronavirus Testing Will Not Violate ADA, EEOC Says

Date:: September 16, 2020

Testing employees for the presence of the COVID-19 virus before allowing them to enter the workplace generally will meet the "business necessity" standard of the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to updated guidance from the EEOC.

Norfolk Southern Railroad Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Charge for $2.5 Million

Date:: August 3, 2020

Norfolk Southern Railroad has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle claims by the EEOC that it discriminated against employees and applicants based on a range of actual or perceived disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Updated EEOC Guidance Addresses Antibody Testing

Date:: June 22, 2020

The EEOC published guidance prohibiting employers from using COVID-19 antibody testing before allowing an employee to return to work.

EEOC Delays EEO-1 Data Collection Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Date:: May 7, 2020

The EEOC said it expects to begin collecting the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 in March 2021.

EEOC: Employers May Test Employees for COVID-19 Before They Enter the Workplace

Date:: April 28, 2020

Employers may take steps to determine if employees entering the workplace have COVID-19 because an individual with the virus will pose a direct threat to the health of others, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said.

EEOC Answers 10 New Questions About Coronavirus

Date:: April 21, 2020

The EEOC published 10 new coronavirus-themed FAQs covering reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, harassment and return to work.

EEOC Webinar Answers Important COVID-19 Questions

Date:: April 1, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) hosted a webinar providing valuable advice and answers to employers' Frequently Asked Questions concerning COVID-19 and compliance with federal antidiscrimination laws.

Disability Laws Should Not Stop Employers From Following Coronavirus Guidance, EEOC Says

Date:: March 18, 2020

A new document from the EEOC states that the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act do not interfere with or prevent employers from following the guidelines and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control on the coronavirus.

EEOC FY 2019 Enforcement Data Shows Continuing Decrease in Overall Charges

Date:: January 29, 2020

The EEOC has released FY 2019 claims data showing a decrease in overall workplace discrimination charges compared to FY 2018 data.

Employment Law Class Action Lawsuits Certified at Record Rate in 2019

Date:: January 22, 2020

Employment law class actions, especially in wage and hour cases, were certified at a record rate in 2019 according to a report that tracks and analyzes class action litigation data.

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