Are your clients ready for the legal fallout?
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reported a sharp rise in workplace discrimination charges, with 88,531 new cases filed in FY 2024, a more than 9% increase from 2023. Businesses must brace for potential litigation and regulatory scrutiny by having proactive risk management strategies in place.
The rise continues a growing trend as EEOC data showed an overall 44% surge in workplace discrimination charges between 2021 and 2024. Between 2022 and 2023, race discrimination claims were up by 31%, color discrimination claims up 42%, sex discrimination up 28%, and retaliation claims