Is anyone really surprised by this headline? Probably not…
In fiscall 2011 the EEOC received a record 99,947 claims and obtained $364.4 million in monetary benefits from these claims. On a good note, they only have 78,136 claims still pending…a nearly 10 percent decrease thanks to a very successful year of mediation. For all the details, go the this link http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/11-15-11a.cfm