EEOC: Discrimination against men on the rise
The EEOC recently released its survey of discrimination claims filed in 2006. The report detailed some interesting trends in 2006:
- A record number of Pregnancy Discrimination claims were filed (4,901).
- A record 22% of employees victimized by discrimination prevailed.
- Sexual harassment charges filed by men continues to rise - in 2006, a record 15% of sex harassment charges were filed by men.
- The EEOC recovered nearly $274 million in monetary relief for victims of discrimination.
