The EEOC recently announced that it may develop enforcement guidelines to address the growing problem of "family responsibility discrimination," which has led increasing numbers of employees to sue employers for discriminating against them because of caregiving responsibilities. No federal law expressly prohibits caregiver discrimination, so FRD plaintiffs have pursued claims under a variety of state and federal laws. Employers fear that the EEOC may take action that makes it easier for FRD plaintiffs.
May 29, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently announced that it may develop enforcement guidelines to address the growing problem of “family responsibility discrimination.”
FRD is a legal and social science term that experts have coined for the growing phenomenon of employees suing employers for discriminating against them because of their caregiving responsibilities at home.
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