Since our last conference with the EEOC, on December 11, 2023, our offices, along with the USPS, made submissions at the request of the Administrative Judge in order to assist her in the anticipated damages hearings.  While we have not yet heard from the Administrative Judge on the scheduling of hearings, our offices have begun to prepare so that we can move swiftly as soon as they are scheduled.  Through the administrator hired by the EEOC, the Administrative Judge posted the below update, which is very similar to the update we posted in December:

This matter is a nation-wide class action consisting of approximately 30,000 class members. The Commission is working diligently to review and organize each damages claim and all related documents in anticipation of our final damages determinations. This process is time-consuming and very detailed. Please know we are working very hard to ensure fair and equitable relief is afforded to every eligible class member. Claimants will be notified in advance of, and be provided the opportunity to participate in, any damages hearing on their claim. We thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we adjudicate this matter as expeditiously as possible.

Our offices have now sent a letter to the Administrative Judge requesting a status conference in order to learn more about the anticipated schedule, including for the damages hearings. While we have not yet heard back, we will of course update everyone as soon as we have more information. In the meantime, if your mailing address, telephone number, or email address has changed and you have not yet informed our offices, please make sure to do so promptly by emailing [email protected] or calling 585-272-0540.  Updating your contact information now, ensures that our offices can quickly contact you as soon when and if a hearing notice is used for you. 

As always, please continue to check this website for additional updates.