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The ground just shifted under workplace civil rights. Federal investigators have closed thousands of disparate impact charges, and right-to-sue letters are landing across the country. We walk through what this change really means: the legal theory behind disparate impact, why the EEOC halted these cases, and how the responsibility now moves squarely to workers and their advocates.

We unpack the practical steps for bringing a case to court within the tight 90-day window, from identifying the exact policy at issue to gathering applicant flow data, pass rates, and workforce demographics. We talk about the role of expert statisticians, how to show that disparities are not random, and what courts look for when deciding whether a practice is job-related and consistent with business necessity. You’ll also hear how to propose less discriminatory alternatives that still meet business needs, which is often decisive in these cases.

AI-driven hiring tools loom large in the conversation. We explain how algorithms can encode historical bias, what documentation and validation employers should have, and what records plaintiffs need to request to test for adverse impact. While the EEOC steps back, some state and local agencies remain active, offering parallel options for investigation. The bottom line is urgent but empowering: your rights remain intact, the venue has changed, and preparation is everything. If you received a right-to-sue letter, mark the 90-day deadline, talk to counsel, and start building your evidence now.

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