Report says retaliation made up 47.8% of 88,531 EEOC discrimination charges in fiscal 2024, the leading basis for charges
Key points
- Retaliation accounted for 47.8% of the 88,531 EEOC discrimination charges in fiscal 2024
- Protected activities include reporting discrimination or harassment, joining investigations, requesting accommodations, taking FMLA leave and reporting safety violations
- Figures are as reported by Legal Reader
Legal Reader reports retaliation is the leading basis for EEOC charges, accounting for 47.8% of the 88,531 discrimination charges filed in fiscal 2024. Protected activities listed in the article include reporting discrimination or harassment, joining investigations, requesting accommodations, taking FMLA leave and reporting safety violations.
What employers should do
- Review complaint and handling procedures for protected activities such as accommodation requests, leave and safety reports
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