Rescission of section iv b of eeoc compliance manual chapter on employee benefits and deletion of example. On july 22, 2008, the equal employment opportunity commission eeoc issued a revised section of its compliance manual on religious discrimination. The commission has begun a new manual in a different format. Thanks to all of your hard work, weve been able to submit our report on time for three years in a row no sense in stopping now. Equal employment opportunity commission eeoc to amend its ada regulations to reflect the changes made by the adaaa. The equal employment opportunity commission s new enforcement guidance on pregnancy discrimination and related issues describes the agencys view of prohibitions on discrimination against pregnant workers and how the eeoc sees employment laws enacted in the past 30 years, such as the 1990 americans with disabilities act ada, the 1993 family and medical leave act fmla, and the 2008 ada. This responds to your inquiry of march 18, 2008, seeking guidance about. The eeoc announced the updated guidance during its july 22, 2008, meeting in washington, d. Amendments act in 2008 and the eeocs 2011 regulations implementing that law. Because this law makes several significant changes, including changes to the definition of the term disability, the eeoc will be evaluating the impact of these changes on this document and other. Religious discrimination eeoc informal discussion letter. On july 22, 2008, the united states equal employment opportunity commission eeoc issued a new compliance manual section regarding workplace discrimination on the basis of religion. Eeoc compliance manual, volume 2, part 2 united states.
What is the purpose of the new ada amendments act of 2008 adaaa. Employers may seek additional information regarding an employees religious beliefs where the employee seeks to be excused from participating in a mandatory influenza vaccination program for religious reasons, according to the equal employment opportunity commission s office of legal counsel. Buy understanding the new eeoc guidelines on religious discrimination. The eeo1 report is used by both ofccp and the united states equal employment opportunity commission eeoc to collect data from private employers and government contractors about their minority and female workforce. Carr as the american workplace has become increasingly diverse, religious discrimination and harassment charges have more than doubled nationwide over the past 15 years. Eeoc applies an investigative compliance policy when respondents are. Eeoc training institute resource guide sex discrimination. The eeoc today released a new compliance manual section on religious discrimination in the workplace. In this regard, the eeoc indicates that the number of religious discrimination charges filed with the eeoc more than doubled between 1992 to 2007. These are passed by congress and signed by the president. Eeoc releases demanding new pregnancy discrimination guidance. Gina prohibits genetic discrimination in employment and health insurance, thereby supplementing existing federal protections against genetic discrimination in employersponsored group health plans contained in the federal health insurance portability and.
The section provides guidance and instructions for investigating and. The equal employment opportunity commission issues a new section in its compliance manual on religious discrimination in the workplace. Eeoc issues revamped compliance manual on title vii religious. The hhs equal employment opportunity compliance and operations eeoco division administers and ensures compliance with the laws, regulations, policies, and guidance that prohibit discrimination in the federal workplace for employees and applicants. On july 22, 2008, the eeoc added a new section to its compliance manual addressing religious discrimination in the workplace to guide agency. Statistical analysis of religious discrimination complaints. An immediate look at the legal ramifications of the eeoc s new compliance manual section on religious discrimination in the workplace aspatore special report at legal solutions from. Eeoc enforcement guidance on retaliation and related issues. Eeoc issues new compliance assistance on religious. Aug 05, 2008 on july 22, 2008, the eeoc issued a new section of its compliance manual addressing the subject of religious discrimination.
A press release from the eeoc is available here while you can download the actual section directly here. The new section does not reflect a drastic change in eeoc policies, but it is more comprehensive and user friendly than the prior version. Mar 25, 2011 the ada amendments act of 2008 adaaa was enacted on september 25, 2008, and became effective on january 1, 2009. New eeoc guidance addresses religious discrimination in workplace. The section provides guidance and instructions for investigating and analyzing coverage, timeliness, and other threshold issues that are generally addressed when a charge is first filed with the eeoc. Jul 22, 2008 eeoc directives transmittal dated 72208 subject. Eeoc training institute resource guide eeo employer. Eeoc issues update on religious discrimination, accommodations. Regulations implement federal workplace discrimination laws. On july 22, 2008, in response to an increase in charges of religious discrimination, increased religious diversity in the united states, and requests for guidance from stakeholders and agency personnel investigating and litigating claims of religious discrimination, the equal employment opportunity commission eeoc issued a new compliance manual section regarding religious. New compliance manual section addresses wide range of contemporary workplace issues tuesday july 22, 2008 washington the u. The compliance manual provides more explicitly that benefits are not equal insofar as a plan reduces or eliminates benefits based on a criterion that is explicitly defined in whole or in part by age. Excerpt from eeoc compliance manual published july 22, 2008 section 12.
The ada amendments act of 2008 frequently asked questions. The section provides guidance and instructions for investigating and analyzing charges alleging discrimination based on religion. It does not, however, supersede or modify in any way the eeoc s existing regulations on religious discrimination, 29 c. Eeoc issues revamped compliance manual on title vii. This document supersedes the eeoc compliance manual. Eeoc compliance manual on religious discrimination 2008 at example 46. The genetic information nondiscrimination act of 2008 gina 1 was signed into law on may 21, 2008, after a year struggle in congress. Inquiry to determine employees religious objection to.
Compliance manual equal employment opportunity commission. Eeoc releases new compliance manual section on religious. By 2008, the eeoc had lost 25 percent of its staff over the previous eight years. In dismissing more recent guidance found in the current eeoc compliance manual, which extends title vii protections to cultural characteristics including name, manner of dress and grooming. August 2008 the eeoc recently issued a new compliance manual section.
Equal employment opportunity commission eeoc is a federal agency that. This guidance document was issued upon approval by vote of the u. New york, new york august 29, 2008 the federal equal employment opportunity eeoc published a new religious discrimination section within its employer compliance manual that cites sikh workplace issues for the first time. New guidelines for religious discrimination went into effect july 22, 2008. The eeoc reports that discrimination claims, including those based on religion, are on the rise.
The opinion came in an informal discussion letter in which the office responded to an inquiry. This transmittal covers the issuance of section 12 of the new compliance manual on religious discrimination. Contract compliance manual florida department of transportation. The equal employment opportunity commission eeoc maintains and periodically updates a compliance manual, an internal guide for eeoc enforcement personnel that contains the eeoc s interpretation of title vii and the other discrimination laws it enforces. Eeoc releases updated guidance on religious discrimination 0806 2008 on july 22, 2008, the equal employment opportunity commission eeoc adopted a new compliance manual section on religious discrimination in response to the fact that religious discrimination claims have increased by 100% between 1992 to 2007. This section of the compliance manual is designed to be a practical resource for employers, employees, practitioners, and eeoc enforcement staff on title viis prohibition against religious discrimination. The coalition generally welcomes the eeoc s initiative as a critical means of informing employers nationwide of sikh workplace concerns. On july 22, 2008, in response to an increase in charges of religious discrimi. Compliance manual section 12 religious discrimination. Jul 30, 2008 earlier this month, the equal employment opportunity commission eeoc updated its compliance manual on religious discrimination. The new section provides clarification of the eeocs views on an employers obligation to accommodate religious beliefs and practices absent undue hardship. The entire directives transmittal is available here.
If you have any questions please contact the following person. Eeoc releases updated guidance on religious discrimination 08. Inactive content equal employment opportunity commission. Federal contractors obligation to maintain and analyze the race and ethnicity data of applicants and employees in affirmative action programs prepared in accordance with executive order 11246, as amended. Definition of terms after a charge of discrimination is filed with the eeoc, a preliminary investigation is conducted to determine the meritorious status of the complaint. Work schedule accommodation reasonable accommodation toolkit page 1 of 2 october 2016 the information, below, is extracted from the eeoc compliance manual. August, 2008 eeoc issues new compliance manual section addressing religious discrimination by julia e. Federal laws prohibit workplace discrimination and are enforced by eeoc. Gina prohibits genetic discrimination in employment and health insurance. Jul 22, 2008 the eeoc today released a new compliance manual section on religious discrimination in the workplace.
The equal opportunity office contract compliance manual is now published or on any of the manual chapters below, along with a reference guide below each chapter. Employment opportunity commission commission or eeoc in fiscal year. Compliance manual section 12 religious discrimination eeoc. Sep 24, 2008 the new section of the eeoc compliance manual summarizes the development of the law of religious discrimination in the courts and clarifies the eeoc s position on what constitutes religious discrimination, particularly where the eeoc s views differ from court decisions. In 1995, the equal employment opportunity commission eeoc issued a nonbinding interpretation of. The manual section provides guidance and instructions for investigating and analyzing claims of compensation discrimination under each of the statutes enforced by the eeoc. While there is case law supporting this position, in some jurisdictions, courts continue to apply a much in this issue. This letter is intended to provide an informal discussion of the noted issue and does not constitute an official opinion of the commission. This transmittal covers the issuance of section 2 of the new compliance manual on threshold issues.
The following information is directly from the new section 12 of the eeoc compliance manual. Eeoc training institute resource guide sex discrimination f 7 as to alter the conditions of the victims employment. The americans with disabilities act ada amendments act of 2008 was signed into law on september 25, 2008 and becomes effective january 1, 2009. The genetic information nondiscrimination act of 2008 gina was signed into law on may 21, 2008. Eeoc office of legal counsel staff members wrote the following informal discussion letter in response to an inquiry from a member of the public. They are voted on by the commission after the public has a formal opportunity to provide comments to eeoc. This transmittal covers the issuance of section 8 of the new compliance manual on retaliation. These documents include the compliance manual section on race and. It does not, however, supersede or modify in any way the eeocs existing regulations on religious discrimination, 29 c. This page is in the process of being created or has temporarily been inactivated. New compliance manual section 12 religious discrimination 7222008. Gina, the ada, and genetic discrimination in employment ncbi. Eeoc updates compliance manual on religious discrimination.
An immediate look at the legal ramifications of the eeocs new compliance manual section on religious discrimination in the workplace aspatore special report at legal solutions from thomson reuters. See eeoc religion compliance manual, supra note 6, at 12ic2. Aug 05, 2008 on july 22, 2008, the united states equal employment opportunity commission eeoc issued a new compliance manual section regarding workplace discrimination on the basis of religion. That is how the agency that administers the statute, the eeoc, understands it. The eeocs regulations went into effect on may 24, 2011. New compliance manual section 12 religious discrimination 722 2008 this compliance manual section is a comprehensive and updated examination of the issues related to title viis prohibition against religious discrimination, which includes numerous examples. Notice concerning the americans with disabilities act amendments act of 2008. The new section does not reflect a drastic change in eeoc policies, but it is more com. Eeoc issues new compliance guidelines on religious. This transmittal covers the issuance of section of the new compliance manual on national origin discrimination. Statistics in fiscal year 2008, eeoc received 32,690 charges of retaliation discrimination based on all statutes enforced by eeoc. The section defines religious discrimination, discusses typical. The eeoc compliance manual is intended as a practical resource for employers, employees, practitioners and eeoc investigators in interpreting and applying the statutes the eeoc is charged with enforcing.
Yes, send me information on similar products and content from wolters kluwer. Eeoc training institute resource guide eeo employer responsibilities d 4 id. For more information about protected activities, see eeoc s compliance manual, section 8, chapter ii, part b opposition and part c participation. This compliance manual section is a comprehensive and. New eeoc guidance addresses religious discrimination in. A few days ago the equal employment opportunity committee eeoc traded in their used 1998 compliance manual for a brand spanking new manual with all the bells and whistles from the last two decades of jurisprudence.
The new section of the eeoc compliance manual summarizes the development of the law of religious discrimination in the courts and clarifies the eeoc s position on what constitutes religious discrimination, particularly where the eeoc s views differ from court decisions. Recordkeeping or posting of notice, eeoc compliance manual. Section 902 definition of the term disability eeoc. Equal opportunity office civil rights programs contract compliance contract compliance manual contract compliance manual the equal opportunity office contract compliance manual is now published or on any of the manual chapters below, along with a reference guide below each chapter. Gina, the ada, and genetic discrimination in employment.
This law made a number of significant changes to the definition of disability. Equal employment opportunity commission eeoc directives transmittal number 915. Aug 12, 2008 the equal employment opportunity commission eeoc maintains and periodically updates a compliance manual, an internal guide for eeoc enforcement personnel that contains the eeocs interpretation of title vii and the other discrimination laws it enforces. The section provides guidance and instructions for investigating and analyzing charges alleging discrimination based. In august 2009, the eeoc issued a revision of the threshold issues compliance manual section to address the time limitations for filing charges alleging compensation discrimination pursuant to the lilly ledbetter fair pay. What you should know about the eeoc and ensuring clear and. Sections and examples retain the same numbers as within the manual.
The compliance manual section on the definition of the term. The new compliance manual is packed with useful information on retaliatory claims and is over 60 pages long. New eeoc guidance on religious discrimination in the workplace. In august 2009, the eeoc issued a revision of the threshold issues compliance manual section to address the time limitations for filing charges alleging. Employers may seek additional information regarding an employees religious beliefs where the employee seeks to be excused from participating in a mandatory influenza vaccination program for religious reasons, according to the equal employment opportunity commissions office of legal counsel. Equal employment opportunity commission eeoc today issued a new compliance manual section regarding workplace discrimination on the basis of religion. This transmittal covers the issuance of section 10 of the new compliance manual on compensation discrimination. The eeoc updated the compliance manual because, the eeoc explained, questions about religion in the workplace have increased as religious pluralism has increased. This section of the compliance manual focuses on religious discrimination.
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