Articles About National Origin Discrimination Under Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964.

On November 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a formal partnership with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under Project Firewall to intensify enforcement against employers engaging in unlawful national origin discrimination, including hiring practices that disadvantage American workers.

The DOL’s announcement comes on the heels

On November 20, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new one‑page technical assistance document, “Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against the Law,” and updated its national origin discrimination landing page in an ongoing effort to educate on anti-American bias—a key priority of the Trump administration. These

EEOC Updates Guidance on National Origin Discrimination: Key Takeaways for Employers

On November 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a one-page “technical assistance” document1 regarding national origin discrimination.

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DOT tightens rules requiring English proficiency: What’s the impact on employing commercial drivers?

What do employers of Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers need to know about the Department of Transportation’s new strict enforcement rule about English Language Proficiency requirements and how does it impact the hiring of drivers?

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Got Commercial Drivers? New Executive Order Seeks to Ensure They Can Speak and Read English

An executive order titled, “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road For America’s Truck Drivers” focuses on English proficiency standards for regulated drivers. Executive Order 14286 follows President Trump’s March 1, 2025 EO designating English as

The Trump administration’s focus on combating illegal immigration is now impacting the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) and potentially the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) focus on enforcing antidiscrimination laws. There is the potential that these two separate federal agencies will increase their focus on the investigation and enforcement

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15 in recognition of the contributions of Hispanic and Latino people to the history, culture, and economy of the United States. During this time, several Latin American countries celebrate their independence days. Employers can also use this

In a recent decision, a New York federal court rejected a former employee’s claims that permitting employees to speak only Japanese in business meetings, where individuals who do not speak Japanese are present and are without an interpreter, constitutes unlawful discrimination based on race or ethnicity.

Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance on national origin discrimination.

On November 21, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued enforcement guidance addressing national origin discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). The EEOC last comprehensively addressed national origin discrimination in 2002, and the revised guidance addresses important issues and significant legal developments that have occurred since that time.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued a Proposed Enforcement Guidance on National Origin Discrimination (“PEG”) and is allowing the public to comment through July 1, 2016. The last time the EEOC issued specific guidelines on National Origin Discrimination was in 2002.