EEOC Issues Opinion Letter on Scope of Pattern or Practice Claims that Modifies Earlier Position
9/23/20
By: Jennifer Markowski On September 3, 2020, the Equal Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued an Opinion Letter concerning the so-called “pattern or practice suits” brought under section 707 of Title VII. The questions answered in the letter are: (1) Does a pattern and practice claim under section 707(a) require allegations of violations of section 703 or…