EEOC Signals Renewed Focus on "Caregiver Responsibilities" Discrimination
“Caregiver responsibilities” is not a protected category under federal fair employment practice laws, meaning that it is not unlawful to discriminate against individuals with caregiving responsibilities. Nevertheless, the EEOC has historically taken the position that such discrimination may be unlawful, if and to the extent stereotyping or other forms of disparate treatment are implicated. Recently, the EEOC has signaled a renewed interest in drawing attention to, and pursuing claims related to caregiver responsibility discrimination.
