The Big Picture

Of American employees report having experienced some form of workplace discrimination.

Source: CNBC Survey

New discrimination charges filed with the EEOC in FY 2024, continuing a multi-year surge.

Source: EEOC

Of employees who experience harassment never file a formal complaint, often due to fear.

Source: 2022 Workplace Study

Retaliation: The #1 Claim

Of all EEOC charges in FY 2024 included a retaliation claim, making it the top issue.

Source: EEOC

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Was the largest-ever whistleblower award, issued by the SEC in 2023.

Source: SEC

Increase in EEOC lawsuits filed in one year (FY 2022 to FY 2023), showing aggressive enforcement.

Source: EEOC

Disability discrimination charges filed with the EEOC in FY 2024, a frequent allegation.

Source: EEOC

Of Black workers say they have faced race-based discrimination in their careers.

Source: Pew Research

Pregnancy discrimination charges filed in FY 2024 after the new PWFA law took effect.

Source: Bipartisan Policy Center

Of EEOC lawsuits involve an employee who was terminated, making it the most common issue in litigation.

Source: Gen Re Analysis

Of all EEOC charges filed in Florida included a retaliation claim, a rate higher than the national average.

Source: EEOC

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Secured by the EEOC for discrimination victims in FY 2024, a new record.

Source: EEOC

Success rate for the EEOC in resolving lawsuits in favor of workers in FY 2023.

Source: EEOC (FY 2023 Data)

Is the median jury award in federal employment trials, though over 95% of cases settle first.

Source: ABA Journal