NEW YORK--Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Naomi Earp Aug. 23 urged employers to be "proactive" in recognizing workplace issues that could result in discrimination charges if left unattended and to get to know EEOC before a charge is filed.
Speaking at the 25th annual Industry Liaison Group national conference, Earp offered practical tips on ways to keep out of trouble with EEOC to the more than 600 equal employment opportunity specialists attending the meeting.
"Don't discriminate with impunity and if you do, don't tell us about it," Earp quipped, as she related the story of an employer that in its position statement to the commission admitted preferring Hispanics over black applicants in hiring. Such a forthcoming employer did not help its case before the agency, she added.
Employers should not disregard internal complaints of discrimination but rather should respond promptly, Earp said. She warned employers not to procrastinate in addressing EEO complaints since they can become more serious problems if left unaddressed. "Take every single charge seriously," she said...The EEOC chair also implored employers to "be aware of harassment in all its various ilks" ... [To see the entire article, go to: http://pubs.bna.com/ip/bna/dir.nsf/eh/a0b5b0q8w9 Subscription required]
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