EEOC

A message from EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows on Native Women’s Equal Pay Day Today we recognize #NativeWomensEqualPay day, over 8 months after we observed Equal Pay Day for all women, highlighting the profound wage gaps that Native Women in particular face. Data collected by the EEOC makes it plain—pay disparities based on sex and race persist, with women being paid less than men in the aggregate, and American Indian or Alaska Native women and Black women being paid the least.?https://lnkd.in/gHT_vQvu EEOC’s report last year on American Indian and Alaska Native women in the federal sector found that they earned a median annual salary of $56,432—over $26,000 less than all federal employees and nearly $23,000 less than all women.?https://lnkd.in/gURTKUu2. In addition, EEOC’s report found that American Indian and Alaska Native women account for only 0.4% of executives in the federal government—disproportionate to their presence in the federal workforce. As the primary federal agency charged with addressing employment discrimination, the EEOC works to advance equal employment opportunity for Native American women and all workers in the U.S. Last month, partnering with the Nez Perce Tribe and Lummi Nation, the EEOC released new Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in?60-second,?30-second, and?15-second?video and?downloadable?audio formats to help educate Native Americans and Alaska Natives about their employment rights, which include the right to be free from unlawful pay discrimination.?https://lnkd.in/gMkQ8N98

Join the Memphis District Office for an informational webinar designed to help you understand workplace harassment, recognize unacceptable behavior, and learn about EEOC standards. This webinar will empower you with the tools to promote a respectful, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace. Presenter: Jason Matthews, Enforcement Supervisor, EEOC Memphis District Office November 27, 2024 at 1 p.m. CT Use this link to register: https://lnkd.in/ev2cN8K8 Questions about this webinar can be submitted to [email protected].

The EEOC Indianapolis District Office invites you to elevate your understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during a virtual workshop, "Effective EEO Internal Investigations and Reaching Unique Accommodations under the ADA." December 10, 2024: 8:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. ET Use the link below to view the full agenda, see pricing and to register. https://lnkd.in/e4msgfqg

EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows presented “AI: The New Civil Rights Frontier” to attendees at the #AFROTECH24 conference in Houston last week. She discussed the rapidly developing technology and why it’s critical that tech professionals, investors, creatives, entrepreneurs, and others build employment tools that promote civil rights, not undermine it. Chair Burrows encouraged attendees to learn more about EEOC’s Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Fairness Initiative (https://www.eeoc.gov/ai)) and to read EEOC’s recently released report on Diversity in High Tech (https://lnkd.in/gFjwVPjh)..)

K-12 students across the country are invited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act through original art projects. Drawings - Paintings - Songs - Photography - Dance We encourage submissions in all mediums. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against or harass someone on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), or national origin in employment. The law also makes it illegal for employers to retaliate against a person because the person complained about discrimination or harassment. -Elementary School Prompt (K-5): What does it mean for everyone to have an equal chance? -Middle School Prompts (6-8): Before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, employers frequently segregated their workplaces by and hired based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex. Option 1: How did the Civil Rights Movement change workplaces? Option 2: What should workplaces be like today? -High School Prompts (9-12): Option 1: Reflect on the ideals, values, and/or rights embodied in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Option 2: What is a lasting legacy of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s? Follow the link to access submission guidelines. https://lnkd.in/eBscFXhY

Increase your mastery of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the federal civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from employment discrimination and more. Explore ADA basics, common challenges, effective strategies, and how to handle complex accommodation requests. EEOC experts will elevate your understanding and practice in effectively accommodating diverse needs, allowing you to drive meaningful change in your organization. January 14, 2025, from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST Virtual via Zoom? Cost: $275/ person https://lnkd.in/enMG7y8p *If you attended the Charlotte District's in-person ADA workshop that took place on July 10, 2024, it is not advised that you attend this virtual seminar as the content may feel duplicative. Instead, please be on the lookout for other workshops that will come available throughout the year.

Attending #AFROTECH24? Mark your schedule to attend EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows’ session on “AI: The New Civil Rights Frontier.” Join her today (Friday) at 2:45 p.m. ET/ 1:45 p.m. CT on the AI Stage Hall B3 to hear how tech professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, and creatives play a critical role in helping to ensure tech innovation in employment aligns with civil rights laws.

Combatting all forms of workplace harassment remains a top priority. The EEOC promotes best practices to stop harassing conduct before it becomes legally actionable, to create an effective anti-harassment system that encourages people to come forward, and to hold leaders and supervisors accountable. Read EEOC’s Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment https://lnkd.in/evXkdKNy

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The EEOC named Lisa Morelli as its new director for Field Management Programs in the Office of Field Programs, effective Nov. 4. A 28-year agency veteran, she will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operations of the agency’s 53 field offices by providing operational oversight and monitoring of program implementation and coordination of administrative enforcement activities. Full announcement: