Tom Harkin: “I would hope that you would pursue the second course of action.”

Too many employment decisions are based on insidious stereotypes and prejudices rather than an employee's talent, ability, and qualifications.

Good morning, everyone. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will please come to order.

24 years ago, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act. I will never forget the day, July 26, 1990, the ADA was signed into law. It was one of the proudest days of my legislative career. The ADA set forth four great goals for…

These important guarantees, however, are not self-enforcing. They're only as strong as the agency charged with enforcing them, and that's the EEOC.