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A protester is silhouetted against a trans pride flag during a pro-transgender rights protest outside of Seattle Children's Hospital, in Seattle, on Feb. 9.

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  • Law

EEOC seeks to drop gender discrimination case after Trump executive order

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moved to drop a suit on behalf of a worker allegedly fired for his sexual orientation and gender identity, arguing the case conflicts with President Trump's executive order.

February 15, 2025
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Former EEOC Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels, shown at right, President Trump's pick in his first term to fill a Democratic seat on the commission, is sworn in by then-EEOC Chair Janet Dhillon, left, on October 14, 2020.

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  • Politics

Fired by Trump, EEOC official fears what the anti-discrimination agency will become

Jocelyn Samuels was Trump's pick in 2020 to fill a Democratic seat on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She was fired in January, accused of embracing "radical" ideology.

February 09, 2025
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  • Andrea Hsu
Employers are required to make accommodations for pregnant women and new moms like time off for doctor's appointments.

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  • Health

What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workers

A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the subject of an anti-abortion lawsuit because it includes abortion as a pregnancy "related medical condition."

April 27, 2024
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  • Selena Simmons-Duffin
An exam room is seen inside Planned Parenthood in March 2023. Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit on Thursday, challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions, calling the rules an illegal interpretation of a 2022 federal law.

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  • National

17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an abortion.

April 25, 2024
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TikTok is facing allegations of discrimination and retaliation by two of its former employees.

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2 Black TikTok workers claim discrimination: Both were fired after complaining to HR

Two Black employees bring charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging they suffered discrimination and retaliation while working at the social media giant.

September 21, 2023
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  • Dara Kerr
The EEOC is turning its attention to the use of AI and other advanced technologies in hiring.

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  • Business

Can bots discriminate? It's a big question as companies use AI for hiring

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says artificial intelligence-based hiring tools may be creating discriminatory barriers to jobs. The agency is asking for input as it considers guardrails.

February 01, 2023
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  • Andrea Hsu
Georgia Linders got sick with COVID in the spring of 2020 and never recovered. Her ongoing battle with long COVID has prevented her from working. She spends her days advocating for COVID longhaulers like herself and painting, one of the few activities that doesn't wear her out.

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Millions of Americans have long COVID. Many of them are no longer working

An estimated 4 million workers in the U.S. are struggling to work due to debilitating symptoms from long COVID. The government is urging employers to provide accommodations to keep them on the job.

July 31, 2022
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  • Andrea Hsu
This June 13, 2013 file photo shows the Activision Blizzard Booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. Activision Blizzard is one of the world's most high-profile video game companies.

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  • Business

Activision Blizzard Strikes An $18 Million Deal Over Its Workplace Harassment Lawsuit

The game giant behind Call of Duty and World of Warcraft settled with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after the agency filed a civil rights lawsuit over the company's culture.

September 28, 2021
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
A UPS driver stops at a traffic light on April 24 in St. Louis. UPS employees are now allowed to grow their beards as the company loosens up on its appearance rules.

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  • Business

Let Them Grow Beards: UPS Relaxes Rules On Drivers' Facial Hair

After years of strict rules surrounding its workers' personal appearance, UPS is loosening up. The company said it wanted to make employees "feel comfortable, genuine and authentic."

November 11, 2020
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  • Adedayo Akala

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