{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#WorkforceWednesday: New Leadership and Priorities for the EEOC","description":"The EEOC, now under the leadership of Chair Andrea Lucas and with a quorum for the first time in months, is signaling shifts in enforcement priorities that could have significant implications for employers. What Employers Should Know:  New Leadership:&amp;nbsp;Chair Lucas has emphasized a commitment to \u201cupholding merit-based, colorblind equality\u201d in workplace policies. Key Priorities:&amp;nbsp;Among the EEOC\u2019s key priorities are protecting pregnant workers, addressing religious bias, and scrutinizing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for potential reverse discrimination. Religious Focus:&amp;nbsp;The EEOC is expected to issue new guidance on religious discrimination and accommodations.&amp;nbsp;  In this episode of Employment Law This Week\u00ae, Epstein Becker Green attorney James D. Mackinson discusses the latest updates from the EEOC and what they mean for employers. - Visit our site for this week\u2019s Other Highlights and links:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.ebglaw.com\/eltw413 Download our Wage &amp;amp; Hour Guide for Employers app:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.ebglaw.com\/wage-hour-guide-for-employers-app. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.ebglaw.com\/eltw-subscribe Visit&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com - Epstein Becker Green is a national law firm that focuses its resources on health care, life sciences, and workforce management solutions, coupled with powerful litigation strategies. This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this video does not create an attorney-client relationship.  EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK\u00ae and #WorkforceWednesday\u00ae are registered trademarks of Epstein Becker &amp;amp; Green, P.C. \u00a9 Epstein Becker &amp;amp; Green, P.C. All Rights Reserved. Attorney Advertising. ","author_name":"Employment Law This Week","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ebglaw.com\/eltwpodcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39094805\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195616240"}