Punching In: EEOC Debates Authority for Title VII Bias Suits

Monday morning musings for workplace watchers

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Paige Smith: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission met behind closed doors Thursday to discuss its authority under a section of civil rights law that’s been marked by discrimination lawsuits against companies such as Cintas Corp. and CVS Pharmacy—and it teased publishing an opinion letter on the matter.

Section 707 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 gives the EEOC authority to bring lawsuits against businesses alleging a “pattern or practice” of employment discrimination.

But there’s debate over whether ...