On October 14, 2020 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule that amends its procedural regulations. By increasing the EEOC’s efficiency, these procedural changes may result in an increase to employers’ liability exposure.
The regulations make the following two relevant changes:
- Formalize a procedure for the electronic transmission of EEOC complaints and other charge-related documents.
- Adopt a more understandable notice structure for claims that are denied.