VF Jeanswear LP v. EEOC

VF Jeanswear is asking the Supreme Court to decide how far the EEOC's power to investigate workplace bias claims goes under Title VII. The company says the agency should not keep investigating after issuing a right-to-sue notice and after the worker files a private lawsuit, or seek information about practices that did not affect that worker.

The case is pending, and oral argument has not been scheduled. VF Jeanswear argues Title VII does not let the EEOC keep investigating after a right-to-sue notice and private litigation, or demand information about acts or practices not affecting the charging party.

The case could affect how much information employers must turn over during EEOC investigations and how long those investigations can continue. For example, it matters to a company asked for broad records even after an employee has already gone to court on their own.

The next sign of movement would be oral argument or another scheduling step from the Court. No decision window is available yet.

The company says the EEOC's investigation should narrow or end after a right-to-sue notice and a private lawsuit. It also challenges requests for broader workplace information.

It could shape how much information employers must provide during EEOC investigations. It also could affect workers if agency investigations become narrower or shorter.

Watch for the Court to schedule oral argument or take another step on the petition. Until then, there is no merits decision to read.