We’re starting to see why the EEOC released guidelines on the use of criminal background checks: A 58-year-old customer service worker was recently fired when a background check revealed she’d shoplifted 40 years ago. More…

The EEOC’s recent guidance concerning employers’ use of criminal background checks on job applicants comes down to two words: Individual assessment. More…

Transgender individuals can sue for gender discrimination, according to a recent EEOC ruling. More…

And the paper trail rolls on for HR and Benefits pros, thanks to a new rule that took effect April 3. More…

Retaliation is at the very top of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) hit list. Here’s what you need to know to craft an effective anti-retaliation policy. More…

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s issue: How do we handle a valued employee who needs medical leave but isn’t yet eligible for FMLA? More…

By now, it’s apparent the EEOC’s taking an ultra-aggressive approach to enforcing the newly expanded Americans with Disabilities Act. The good news: Some recent court rulings might rein those efforts in a bit. More…

Remember late last year, when the EEOC indicated that companies which required employees to have a high school diploma could be in violation of the ADA? The resulting uproar has resulted in the agency issuing further guidance on the subject. More…

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has unveiled its strategy for enforcing workplace discrimination laws over the next few years. Here’s what employers need to look out for.  More…

Once again this year, retaliation was No. 1 on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s hit parade. More…