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Joined May 2016
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@USEEOC9 Aug 2023
Welcome to our newest Commissioner, Kalpana Kotagal!
Kalpana Kotagal (center) takes the oath of office as EEOC Commissioner, sworn in by EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows Aug. 9, 2023. for a term expiring July 1, 2027. Kotagal is a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility expert and represented women and other marginalized people in employment and civil rights litigation involving issues related to Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as wage and hour issues and the non-discrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act.

ALT Kalpana Kotagal (center) takes the oath of office as EEOC Commissioner, sworn in by EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows Aug. 9, 2023. for a term expiring July 1, 2027. Kotagal is a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility expert and represented women and other marginalized people in employment and civil rights litigation involving issues related to Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as wage and hour issues and the non-discrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act.

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Today is #BlackWomensEqualPayDay, a recognition that our work to close gender and racial pay gaps is not finished. EEOC is committed to doing our part to combat pay discrimination and #LevelthePayingField for Black Women and all workers. eeoc.gov/fact-sheet-notable-…
Fact Sheet: Notable EEOC Litigation Involving Pay Discrimination

Fact Sheet: Notable EEOC Litigation Involving Pay Discrimination

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Saturday morning outreach with YourHouston!
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Join EEOC for an ADA focused workshop! Hear from the experts on accommodations and inclusion. #eeoc #ADA #DisabilityInclusion
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EEOC_OFO@EEOC_OFO23 May 2023
In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we invite you to join @USEEOC for a discussion on "Advancing Equity & Opportunity For AANHPI Employees & Applicants" with Major General Antonio Taguba (U.S. Army, Retired). #DEIA365
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@USEEOC10 May 2023
Visit EEOC’s landing page and get important information and resources around mental health and the workplace. Please read and share. eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/depre… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WorkplaceWednesday #DYK
Employees and job applicants with mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, are protected against discrimination and harassment at work.

ALT Employees and job applicants with mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, are protected against discrimination and harassment at work.

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You do not want to miss this opportunity! Join the EEOC's Commission Hearing on Navigating Employment Discrimination in AI. eeoc.zoomgov.com/webinar/reg…
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@UHLawDean serves as a judge in the 27th Annual @FoleyandLardner MLK, Jr. Oratory Competition. The question presented was "What would Dr. King say to us about hope for tomorrow?" Congratulations to all the competitors and much congrats to Kadence Smith who came in first place.
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An autistic employee who worked for 37 years, receiving accolades for his work as a grill cook was fired within two months of a new franchisee taking over a McDonald’s in New Jersey. Know your rights, Know your responsibilities. #ADA #EEOC eeoc.gov/newsroom/jdkd-enter…
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That is a wrap on Deaftopia 2022 Austin, Texas! Met some awesome people, made new friends and helped people to know their rights. All in a days work.
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Spreading the message of the EEOC today at the 2022 Disability Employment Symposium! Always a good day when you can share the Mission and Vision of the EEOC and help people understand their rights.
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The new EEOC "Know Your Rights: EEO Posters are available! Visit eeoc.gov/poster to download your poster.
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Federal law requires employers to post workplace discrimination posters in common areas. The EEOC’s new “Know Your Rights” poster helps you meet this requirement. Download and post the free poster at eeoc.gov
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When the hiring criteria seeks a "higher class of individual with the look of Ken and Barbie," Houston we have a problem! Cases of direct evidence are not very common but they do happen. Employees, know your rights. Employers, know your responsibilities. scholar.google.com/scholar_c…
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With retaliation being the most filed claim with EEOC it is important for both employees and employers to know how to address these matters in the workplace. Training for ALL employees is a best practice for avoiding retaliation in the workplace. #EEOC eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-sues-…
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#DYK, the EEOC recently launched a new landing page on pregnancy discrimination? #PregnancyDiscrimination #EEOC Now, all our pregnancy-related resources are just one click away and available in various languages! eeoc.gov/pregnancy-discrimin…
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When management at the highest levels are accused of harassment, what is an employee to do? Can the organization have an effective reporting mechanism? Reach out to us, we are here to help! #eeoc #sexualharassment eeoc.gov/newsroom/lone-star-…
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The Houston District Office has the honor of being included in Labor Rights Week with the Consulate of Mexico, DOL, NLRB and other groups and agencies. Day one, signing the MOU for our collaboration going forward. Staytuned for more. #eeoc #LaborRightsWeek
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Happy Women's Equality Day. “A world full of empowered women isn’t one where men are marginalized. It’s a world where everyone thrives.” ― Purnima Mane
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Are your AI tools in compliance with the statutes EEOC enforces? Join us July 21, 2022, for a discussion on how utilizing AI in the workplace can have a negative impact on applicants and employees. #disabilityinclusion #eeoc #HRcompliance eeoc.gov/training/2022/07/un…
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ALT Flyer for a 3 hour webinar on Artificial intelligence. Grey and lavender ombre background. With three small pictures of the presenters, in the middle of the flyer. Details of the event are at the lower left hand of the flyer.

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