EEOC hearing examines discrimination against pregnant women and caregivers

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Three separate panels of witnesses testified at the February 15 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission meeting to discuss the laws that govern pregnancy and caregiver-based employment discrimination, current charge statistics on these types of claims and how to help employers comply with the many laws involved. Several panelists urged the Commission to update and clarify current guidance to better assist employers.

Discrimination statistics

Ilyse Wolens Schuman
Co-chair of the Workplace Policy Institute

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