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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Big Agenda, Small Docket: Decoding The EEOC’s Surprisingly Muted FY 2026 - Mondaq

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The EEOC filed only 97 merit lawsuits in fiscal year 2026, marking another year of historically low litigation activity despite regaining its quorum and new leadership under Chair Andrea Lucas. While overall filing numbers remained subdued, the composition reveals a strategic shift toward religious discrimination claims, pregnancy-related litigation, and majority-group discrimination cases that align with the Trump Administration's enforcement priorities.

Seyfarth Synopsis:The EEOC’s fiscal year just closed,...



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