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Strong actions. Historic results. “The Trump administration remains firmly focused on addressing antisemitism in all settings, including the workplace — and universities are workplaces too,” said EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas. The EEOC today launched the claims process for a $21 million settlement requiring Columbia University to compensate current and former employees who experienced antisemitic harassment in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack. The university, according to the EEOC’s charge, engaged in a pattern or practice of harassment based on national origin, religion, and/or race when administrators failed to prevent the historic campus from becoming an overtly hostile work environment. Any employee of Columbia University – from student workers, to staffers, through tenured professors and administrators, who believe they experienced harassment in the workplace between Oct. 7, 2023 and July 23, 2025 due to their Jewish faith, Jewish ancestry, and/or Israeli national origin, and/or because they objected to or complained about such harassment are now able to file a claim and join the $21 million class settlement fund process. For more information and to submit a claim, visit the claims process website: https://lnkd.in/eeFeKpMb

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Wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 🍁 Enjoy the holiday.

EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas is committed to ensuring employers, workers, and all involved in the employment process understand the even-handed protections provided to all workers by Title VII’s prohibition against national origin discrimination. This includes protections for American workers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQFXtgmb

EEOC welcomes Brittany Bull Panuccio. Commissioner Brittany Bull Panuccio was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 7, 2025, and sworn in on Oct. 27, 2025, for a term expiring in July 2029. Panuccio joins Chair Andrea Lucas and Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal on the Commission, restoring the Commission’s quorum. “Commissioner Panuccio’s confirmation comes at a pivotal time for the EEOC,” said EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas. “Her strong experience with litigation, appellate law, and rulemaking, and her dedication to civil rights and public service, will be tremendous assets to the Commission as we embark on the next stage of implementing President Trump’s ambitious civil rights agenda.” Learn more about EEOC Commissioner Panuccio: https://lnkd.in/eMFyerwW

The EEOC is closed during the government shutdown. We are unable to respond to your inquiries during this time. If you are preparing to file a charge with the EEOC, please note that time limits for filing a charge are not extended due to the shutdown. Additional information on filing new charges, the status of pending charges, or other existing business with the EEOC, can be found in the following resource: https://lnkd.in/eiAdR9EV

Although supermarket chain, Jewel-Osco has a long-standing practice of hiring people with a variety of disabilities, charges filed with the EEOC allege that the company denied reasonable accommodations to a group of employees based on their disabilities. Jewel-Osco voluntarily agreed to pay $1.95 million to the affected individuals and provide state-of-the-art disability training for management. The company has 189 stores across the Chicago Metropolitan area, Iowa, and Indiana. https://lnkd.in/ekkEAjw8 It’s critical that employers train HR staff and supervisors about their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The law requires that employers respond and engage in the interactive process when a worker requests a disability-related reasonable accommodation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dTa8HjP 

The first step in reporting unlawful harassment and discrimination is to file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC. It is more than a complaint; it’s a formal step to assert your rights and remedy unlawful actions. You can file a charge if you believe you were discriminated against at work based on: ✅ Race ✅ Sex (including pregnancy) ✅ Religion ✅ Age (40 or more) ✅ Disability …and other protected characteristics. Need to report unlawful discrimination? Start here: www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge

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On this 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, we remember the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call. Today, we honor the heroes who stepped forward in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Their bravery and sacrifice remind us of the strength of this great nation. On that day, the EEOC’s New York District Office, located in 7 World Trade Center, was destroyed in the collapse. Thankfully, all employees were safely evacuated before the building fell. Days later, New York firefighter John Misha discovered something extraordinary in the wreckage: the EEOC’s official seal. It was returned to the agency and remains on display today. The seal serves as a powerful reminder of our country’s resilience and the enduring spirit of public service. We will never forget.