The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is tasked with administrative enforcement of a variety of employment discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended (the “ADAAA”). The ADAAA prohibits discrimination against job applicants and employees based on “disabilities”, generally defined as a physical or mental impairment that […]
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EEOC Issues Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Americans with Disabilities Act Considerations
On May 12, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a “Technical Assistance” (TA) document addressing compliance with ADA requirements and agency policy when using AI and other software to hire and assess employees. The agency also published a short “Tips for Workers” summary of this guidance. Neither […]
EEOC Advises That COVID-19 Can Meet the Definition of a Disability Under the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act | Williams Mullen
As Williams Mullen has previously reported here throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been active in providing guidance to covered employers through its publication, “What you Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws” (Technical Guidance Document). On December […]