Well, I previously wrote about yet another frivolous lawsuit by the former Attorney General, Greg Abbott. But, then he actually won the suit on appeal. See my prior post here. The former AG sued the EEOC regarding enforcement guidance issued by the agency on criminal background checks. The case is State of Texas v.
In 2012, the EEOC issued guidance to employers regarding criminal background checks. Criminal background checks can have a disproportionate impact on minorities. The EEOC’s goal was to help employers avoid a blanket rule prohibiting hiring folks with criminal records. In 2013, the state of Texas, filed suit against the EEOC to enjoin the implementation of