Seyfarth Synopsis: In our continuing coverage of the top trends found in Seyfarth’s 2021 Workplace Class Action Litigation Report, in 2020, government enforcement litigation slowed considerably. Although the value of government enforcement settlements went up, agencies like the EEOC downsized their litigation enforcement programs and brought fewer lawsuits in 2020
EEOC Update: The Commission Holds Public Meeting On Final Rules And New Opinion Letter
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Christopher DeGroff, Matthew J. Gagnon, and Alex S. Oxyer
Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 7, 2021, the EEOC held a public meeting of its fiscal year to consider three separate agenda items, including a final rule updating the Commission’s conciliation procedures, a formal opinion letter concerning Individual Coverage
Seyfarth’s 2021 Workplace Class Action Litigation Report Is Now Available!
Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth’s 17th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report analyzes 1,548 rulings and is our most comprehensive Report ever at 850 pages.
Click here to access the microsite featuring all the Report highlights. You can read about the five major trends of the past year, order your copy of
Required Read For All Employers: The EEOC Issues Guidance On The Interplay Of Workplace Bias Laws And COVID-19 Vaccinations
By Karla Grossenbacher and Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.
Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued guidance for employers on the interplay of workplace bias laws and COVID-19 vaccinations. As all employers are facing these issues in the coming weeks with the roll-out of vaccinations, the EEOC’s guidance should be
The 2021 Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report Is Almost Here!
Seyfarth Synopsis: Happy Holidays to our loyal readers of the Workplace Class Action Blog! Our elves are busy at work this holiday season in wrapping up our start-of-the-year kick-off publication – Seyfarth Shaw’s Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report. We anticipate going to press in early January, and launching the 2021 Report to our readers
Back To The Drawing Board: Federal Court Denies Consent Decree Approval To EEOC Consent Decree
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Alex S. Oxyer, and Alex W. Karasik
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a recent ruling out of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the Court denied approval of a consent decree agreed upon by the EEOC and a defendant, taking issue with the decree’s requirement that the defendant
The 2021 Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report Is Almost Here!
Seyfarth Synopsis: Happy Thanksgiving to our loyal readers of the Workplace Class Action Blog! Our team has been busy at work this Thanksgiving season in wrapping up our start-of-the-year kick-off publication – Seyfarth Shaw’s Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report. We anticipate going to press in early January, and launching the 2021 Report to our
EEOC Update: Commission’s Litigation Report Card Trumpets A Surge In Recoveries And A Cut In Backlog
By: Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Christopher DeGroff, Matthew J. Gagnon, and Alex S. Oxyer
Seyfarth Synopsis: On November 16, 2020, the EEOC released its “Agency Financial Report” (“AFR”) for Fiscal Year 2020 (here). The AFR is a data compilation regarding the EEOC’s financial health, initiatives, and guiding principles, and the
EEOC Update: The Commission Holds Public Meeting On Cooperation Between EEOC, DOJ, And DOL
By: Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Christopher DeGroff, Matthew J. Gagnon, and Alex S. Oxyer
Seyfarth Synopsis: On November 2, 2020, the EEOC held its first public meeting of its fiscal year, and the first meeting with its three new commissioners. The public meeting was held so that the Commission could consider a
EEOC Update: The Commission Finally Releases Its Proposed Amendments For Its Conciliation Process
By: Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Christopher DeGroff, Matthew J. Gagnon, and Alex S. Oxyer
Seyfarth Synopsis: As we first reported here, the EEOC announced in August 2020 that it was proposing significant amendments to its conciliation process via a notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”), though specific details regarding the amendments were