By: Daniel O. Culicover and Christopher DeGroff
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 3, 2026, in EEOC v. Psychological Dimensions, LLC, No. 1:26-MC-00072 (D. Colo.), the Colorado District Court declined to enforce two administrative subpoenas the EEOC had served on a vendor providing screening services to an employer. The ruling is a reminder that the EEOC’s investigative reach is broad, but not
Continue Reading No Connection, No Enforcement: Court Shuts Down EEOC Subpoenas That Missed the MarkBy: Sarah Bauman, Christopher J. DeGroff, and Andrew L. Scroggins
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a noteworthy ruling from the District of Colorado, the Court awarded A&A Appliance, Inc. (“A&A”) a full award of attorneys’ fees, deeming the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s claims “frivolous, unreasonable, and without foundation.” The decision in EEOC v. A&A, No. 23-cv-02456 (D. Colo.) offers employers
Continue Reading Turning the Tables: Employer Secures Attorneys’ Fees Against EEOCBy: Samantha L. Brooks, Christopher J. DeGroff, and Andrew L. Scroggins
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a critical development, the EEOC has officially replaced its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for Fiscal Years 2024–2028 with a new National Enforcement Plan (NEP) for Fiscal Years 2025–2029, signed by Chair Andrea R. Lucas on June 4, 2026. The transition represents a fundamental shift
Continue Reading Same Agency, New Targets: What the EEOC’s New National Enforcement Plan Really Means for Employers
We are once again pleased to provide you with the latest edition of our annual analysis of trends and developments in EEOC enforcement, EEOC-Initiated Litigation: 2026 Edition. This desk reference compiles, analyzes, and categorizes the major case filings and decisions involving the EEOC in 2025 and recaps the major policy and political changes we observed in the past year. The changes
Continue Reading Now Available! EEOC-Initiated Litigation: 2026 EditionBy: Taylor Iaculla and Andrew L. Scroggins
Seyfarth Synopsis: Thirty days into the Federal government shutdown, few personnel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) are available and operations have been slashed. However, this does not mean that employers can put aside all EEOC-related concerns until the government opens again. New charges continue to be filed—though employers remain
Continue Reading The EEOC’s Out-of-Office Message: What It Means for EmployersBy: Samantha L. Brooks, Andrew Scroggins, and Chris DeGroff
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Acting Chair of the EEOC has been renominated to serve another term as commissioner, and testified at her confirmation hearing on June 18, 2025. Confirmation is required for her to continue as Acting Chair. Ms. Lucas’ testimony confirmed her allegiance to the Trump administration, and its
Continue Reading In the Hot Seat: Andrea Lucas Defends Record at Senate Hearing