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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Sheetz convenience stores, alleging that they have violated federal law by denying employment to a class of job applicants based on their race. The lawsuit claims that Sheetz screens job applicants for criminal records, a practice that the EEOC says disproportionately affects Black applicants. Several prominent Black conservative figures have criticized the lawsuit, calling it baseless and discriminatory. They argue that businesses have the right to screen potential employees for criminal history, especially in light of rising crime rates.

Pregnant employees are now entitled to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The rules offer extensive guidelines for addressing more routine difficulties of pregnancy, such as morning sickness, back pain, and needing to avoid heavy lifting. Labor advocates say the law will be especially transformative for pregnant women in low-wage jobs, who are often denied simple requests like more bathroom breaks. The EEOC’s regulations published on April 15 are set to go into effect in June.