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By: Ridhima Bhalla<\/a>, Andrew L. Scroggins<\/a>, and Christopher J. DeGroff<\/a><\/p>\n

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In a March 5, 2025 press release<\/a>, Andrea Lucas, the Acting Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), emphasized the agency\u2019s plans to prioritize holding universities and colleges accountable to prevent the creation of hostile work environments for Jewish employees.<\/p>\n

This emphasis follows other directives from the new administration. On February 3, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order<\/a> 14188: Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism. Following this directive, the Department of Justice established a Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism<\/a> on February 3, 2025, and on March 5, 2025, disclosed<\/a> that it is investigating the University of California for potential Title VII violations related to alleged antisemitism on campus. Acting Chair Lucas weighed in on the same day, affirming that \u201cthe EEOC is committed to partnering with the Department of Justice to stamp out the scourge of anti-Semitism on campus workplaces.\u201d<\/p>\n

The latest press release does not represent a dramatic shift in stance at the EEOC, as evidenced by earlier statements and resources cited the release regarding antisemitism in the workplace. In 2023, the EEOC published a fact sheet<\/a> outlining steps workers should take if they encounter antisemitism in the workplace. The following year, the Commission issued another fact sheet addressing both anti-Muslim and antisemitic discrimination<\/a>. Additionally, in May 2021, the EEOC adopted a resolution<\/a> denouncing violence and harassment against Jewish employees.\u00a0 However, this very public \u201cdouble down\u201d on the issue should signal to all employers \u2013 not just those in the academic community \u2013 that the EEOC will be on the lookout for enforcement opportunities to emphasize its commitment in this area.<\/p>\n

Employer Implications<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Acting Chair has encouraged individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination or antisemitism at work to file a charge. Although the EEOC can launch investigations without an employee specifically complaining about a particular employer (using a \u201cCommissioner\u2019s Charge,\u201d) the agency relies primarily on employee claims to source its enforcement actions. With this increased exposure and emphasis, we anticipate a rise in charges filed on this basis. Employers are advised to familiarize themselves with the resources provided by the EEOC to understand how the EEOC views employer obligations.<\/p>\n

Employers should consider conducting a privileged review of their policies and practices to ensure they include state-of-the-art<\/em> provisions against religious discrimination. Additionally, implementing regular training sessions is a proactive measure that can significantly reduce the likelihood of legal claims.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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