Employment Law Report

EEOC Webinar to Address COVID-19’s Impact on the Agency’s Enforcement of Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

By R. Joseph Stennis, Jr.

The EEOC recently announced that on the afternoon of March 27, 2020, it will be posting on its website a prerecorded webinar regarding the impact of COVID-19 on various federal non-discrimination laws.  Specifically, the webinar will address questions submitted in advance to the EEOC on how employers should respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in light of the ADA, ADEA, Title VII, and GINA.  Employers have up and until 9:00 p.m. eastern time TODAY to submit questions for consideration to be addressed during the webinar.  Questions can be submitted by email to COVID19.Questions@eeoc.gov.

For additional information, please click on the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/3-23-20.cfm

R. Joseph Stennis, Jr.
R. Joseph (“Joe”) Stennis, Jr. is a member of Wyatt’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Service Team.  Joe is a seasoned litigator, with over sixteen years of experience defending clients in the courtroom.  Known for his strategic thinking and tenacious advocacy, Joe has successfully represented and advised a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, nonprofits, education institutions, family owned businesses, franchises, and individuals in high-stakes legal matters.  He specializes in employment law, insurance... Read More