Last week, the EEOC released its fiscal year 2014 enforcement
and litigation data. While agency-initiated
litigation was up slightly, to 133 lawsuits, the overall number of charges of
discrimination filed was down. The EEOC cites
the government shutdown as the primary reason for the decrease.
In its press release and corresponding tables, the EEOC describes
the types of charges that make up the 88,778 it processed during FY 2014. The most common basis? Retaliation, which was alleged in 42.8% of
charges. Race discrimination charges
were the second most frequently filed, followed by sex discrimination
charges. 30% of all charges filed
contained allegations of harassment, including sexual harassment and harassment
on the basis of race, disability, or other protected class status.
In other developments:
Discrimination
- Racist comments mean a trial for Dollar
General even where the employee did not suffer an adverse employment
action.
- Fast Company
covered MomsRising,
an organization that advocates for paid leave, equal pay, and gender equality.
- The EEOC announced a new resource guide to help employers recruit,
retain, and promote individuals with disabilities.
- The “Onionhead” lawsuit continues with the employer arguing that the EEOC’s efforts to reach more employees are unlawful.
Technology
- Josh Bersin announced that geeks
have arrived in HR.
- SmartRecruiters
made the case for great
software in HR.
- TLNT argued that
email
should be restricted at work.
- Undercover Recruiter counted down the best Facebook apps for recruiting.
Wage and Hour
- Remember, individuals – including managers and HR staff – can
be sued under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Wage & Hour
Insights discussed whether nonprofits
can accept volunteers under the FLSA.
