Can the EEOC Eliminate the EEO-1 Report?

Why Employers Should Closely Watch the Growing Debate Over Workforce Data Collection For nearly six decades, the EEO-1 report has served as one of the federal government’s primary workforce data collection tools in the fight against workplace discrimination. Employers with 100 or more employees, including many federal contractors, have long been required to submit demographic…
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EEOC Performance Report (Part III): How Employers Can Prevent EEOC Complaints Before They Start

If employees file complaints when fairness breaks down, prevention requires more than policies, it requires operational discipline. Organizations that successfully reduce EEOC risk do not rely on reactive compliance. They build systems that make fairness visible, decisions understandable, and practices consistent across the organization. At the core of this effort is the concept of procedural…
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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: Discrimination Lessons from the TNT Crane Case

The recent case of TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc., one of North America’s largest crane service providers, highlights the critical importance of fostering a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The company agreed to pay $525,000 and implement extensive corrective measures to resolve a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
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Urgent: Former OFCCP & EEOC Experts Tackle Federal Contractor HR Questions in Recent Roundtable

If you didn’t make it to HR Unlimited Inc.’s recent virtual roundtable, “EO 14173 Virtual Roundtable: Stay Ahead of Compliance Risks,” here’s what you missed, and why you’ll want to reserve your spot at the next one. The Evolving Compliance Landscape Our April 30th session brought together top OFCCP and EEOC compliance experts to discuss…
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$8.1M False Claims Act Settlement Underscores EO 14173 Risks: Noncompliance Now Carries a Heavier Price

March 25, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced an $8.1 million settlement with Evolutions Flooring Inc., a California-based importer of multilayered wood flooring, and its owners, for violating the False Claims Act (FCA). The company was accused of knowingly evading millions in customs duties on imports from China, providing false information…
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