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The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's enforcement of the EEOC's administrative subpoena against Aerotek, holding that Aerotek waived its right to challenge the subpoena by filing its objection petition one business day late under EEOC regulations.
Aerotek Employment Discrimination Case Summary
What Happened
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency that investigates workplace discrimination, requested documents from Aerotek, a staffing company, as part of a discrimination investigation. Aerotek objected to providing these documents and tried to challenge the request in court.
What the Court Decided
The appeals court ruled against Aerotek. The court found that Aerotek missed a deadline—it filed its objection just one business day too late according to EEOC rules. Because of this timing mistake, Aerotek lost its right to challenge the document request. The court ordered Aerotek to hand over the requested materials to the EEOC.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that employers cannot easily block discrimination investigations by missing procedural deadlines. When workers file discrimination complaints with the EEOC, the agency needs access to company documents to investigate fairly. By enforcing strict deadlines against employers, courts help ensure these investigations can proceed smoothly. This protects workers' ability to have their discrimination claims properly examined.
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