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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

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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

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