Monthly Archives: June 2016

EEOC Publishes Sample Notice for Sponsors of Wellness Programs

Posted on June 23, 2016 by

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a sample notice and related Q&As for use by sponsors of wellness programs that must comply with the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations (issued on May 17, 2016). Employer-sponsored wellness programs that collect … Continue reading →

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In connection with the White House’s United State of Women Summit, EEOC Issues Resource Documents on Equal Pay, Pregnancy Bias

Posted on June 21, 2016 by

On June 14, 2016, the inaugural United State of Women Summit (the “Summit”) convened by the White House was held in Washington, DC.  More than 5,000 women, including experts and leaders who work both domestically and internationally, gathered for the … Continue reading →

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EEOC Issues Proposed Enforcement Guidance on National Origin Discrimination

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently released a proposed enforcement guidance addressing national origin discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Proposed Guidance”). While the Proposed Guidance is fairly long, key provisions are as … Continue reading →

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EEOC Issues Guidance Document Regarding Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation

Posted on June 2, 2016 by

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued a new resource document, entitled Employer-Provided Leave and the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “Resource Document”).  The Resource Document outlines the EEOC’s position on several important topics related to leave as … Continue reading →

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