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flag The EEOC halted investigations into workplace discrimination claims based on "disparate impact," weakening enforcement of anti-discrimination laws.

flag The U.S. flag Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has halted investigations into workplace discrimination complaints based on "disparate impact," a legal standard that challenges policies neutral on their face but disproportionately harm protected groups like minorities, women, and people with disabilities. flag The move, directed by an internal memo dated Sept. 15, aligns with a 2017 executive order from President Trump and requires closing pending cases, directing complainants to pursue claims independently. flag Critics, including civil rights advocates and former officials, warn the change weakens enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, especially in AI-driven hiring where biased algorithms can perpetuate inequality. flag The EEOC maintains it will still accept all discrimination charges and comply with executive orders, but the loss of its investigative power—such as the ability to compel employer evidence—creates significant barriers for workers seeking justice.

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