Law360 Publishes Article by Dawn Solowey, Loren Gesinsky, Andrew Scroggins, and Samantha Brooks on EEOC Hiring Bias Priorities

Law360 featured its monthly Seyfarth Flashpoints column by partners Dawn Solowey, Andrew Scroggins, Loren Gesinsky, and associate Samantha Brooks, “Flashpoints In Focus: Tips As EEOC Prioritizes Hiring Bias.” The article, published on May 15, 2026, examines how evolving EEOC enforcement priorities are intensifying scrutiny of employer recruiting and hiring practices.

The authors analyze recent EEOC litigation and enforcement trends, highlighting how cultural flashpoints, DEI-related considerations, and the use of artificial intelligence and third‑party recruiting tools can create legal risk at the earliest stages of employment decision‑making. The piece also outlines practical steps employers can take to strengthen compliance, including skills‑based hiring, governance of hiring technology, targeted training, and consistent oversight throughout the recruiting process.

The authors emphasize the urgency for proactive compliance, noting:

"Recruiting and hiring sit at the front line of both cultural flashpoints and legal risk. . . As scrutiny intensifies, it is essential for employers to adopt proactive, legally grounded hiring and recruiting strategies. In doing so, employers can manage legal risk while attracting and onboarding the best talent."

The full article is available here.