Revisions to 2017 EEO-1 Survey

The EEO-1 survey will be changing to collect summary pay data. Details on how to file, including a sample form and instruction booklet, data upload specifications, a fact sheet and Q&A; document, and other resources, are available on the 2017 EEO-1 Survey page. In October 2016, EEOC held webinars to discuss these changes. A recording of one of those sessions is now available, in addition to Qs and As from those webinars.

Final Rules on Employer Wellness Programs

Final rules were issued in May 2016 that describe how Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) apply to wellness programs. In October 2016, EEOC held a webinar to discuss the new rules. A recording of that session is now available.

Are You Affected by an EEOC Lawsuit or Settlement?

The EEOC currently has a number of on-going lawsuits and settlements of lawsuits.  We are looking for people who may have been affected by the unlawful discrimination alleged in these suits.  Please read the list below for the name of the company, the type of discrimination, and the basis of the action, and follow the link for each case to learn more.

• Texas Roadhouse - settlement
  Failure to hire people age 40 and older for front of house positions.
• EEOC v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., or Lowe's HIW - settlement
  Termination for exceeding the maximum amount of leave available.
  
• Federal Express Ground Package System, Inc. - litigation
  Discrimination against current and former deaf and hard-of-hearing Package Handlers and applicants for the Package Handler position.
  (ASL video available.)
  
• Performance Food Group - litigation
  Failure to hire women at their Broadline distribution facilities.
• USPS - settlement, federal sector employees only
  Disability discrimination against employees in permanent rehabilitation positions.
• Mavis Discount Tire - litigation
  Failure to hire women for a number of job categories.
• Bass Pro - litigation
  Failure to hire African-Americans and Hispanics/Latinos.