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EEOC Enforcement Actions

Meaning

EEOC Enforcement Actions are formal legal or administrative measures taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to address alleged violations of federal anti-discrimination laws by employers. In the context of hormonal health and wellness, these actions specifically target employer wellness programs that may violate the ADA or GINA by coercing employees into medical inquiries, such as biometric screenings for endocrine markers, or by improperly using genetic health information. These enforcement efforts can result in significant financial penalties, mandatory policy changes, and injunctive relief, compelling employers to redesign their health initiatives to ensure genuine voluntariness and privacy protection.