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The Seventh Circuit recently concluded that the EEOC’s investigative powers do not end when a lawsuit related to the originating charge ends. EEOC v. Union Pacific, No. 15-cv-3452 (Aug. 15, 2017). Background. Two former railroad employees alleged race discrimination and retaliation in EEOC charges, asserting that they were not permitted to take an advancement test … Continue Reading
On April 29, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously concluded that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) efforts to conciliate a matter before filing suit—a statutory requirement of Title VII—can be reviewed by the courts. Mach Mining, LLC. v. EEOC, No. 13-1019 (April 29, 2015). The Court reversed a Seventh Circuit ruling that the EEOC … Continue Reading
Seventh Circuit: EEOC May Continue Investigation After Dismissal of Private Lawsuit
By Steven J. Pearlman and Amanda Wiley on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
Supreme Court Concludes That EEOC Conciliation Efforts Are Reviewable by Courts
By Steven J. Pearlman, Katharine Parker and Amanda Wiley on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
