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EEOC Looks at Caregiver Bias
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.