We also analyzed the number of lawsuits filed by industry. As shown by the graph below, three industries were the primary targets of lawsuit filings in FY 2023: Restaurants with 28 filings, Retail with 24 filings, and Healthcare with 24 filings. Not far off those industries are Manufacturing with 15 filings; Construction with 7 filings; Automotive, Security, and Transportation with 6 filings each; and Technology with 5 filings. Hospitality and Healthcare employers should be keenly aware of the EEOC ’ s enforcement of alleged discriminatory practices in these sectors. That said, in reality, employers in nearly any industry are vulnerable to EEOC-initiated litigation, as detailed below. The next chart outlines all of the EEOC’s top industry focus areas for 2023:
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The EEOC Litigation Review – 2024
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