Late last week, we received notice from the EEOC that all hearings scheduled before October 18, 2024 were temporarily postponed while the EEOC works through some issues raised by the parties in the pre-hearing conferences over the last few weeks. In particular, the EEOC intends to issue a general order applying to all claimants scheduled for hearings. Many claimants whose hearing was temporarily postponed have already received new dates for their hearing. During this short postponement, our office continues to handle pre-hearing conferences and all deadlines associated with pre-hearing conferences and hearings. 

As of now, all hearings scheduled after October 18, 2024 are still moving forward as scheduled. 

While we understand the frustration with this short delay, we are hopeful that this will provide the EEOC the opportunity to ensure the hearing process is streamlined.  Currently, there are still some hearings in October, as well as in the following months. 

As a reminder, if you have received a Scheduling Order notifying you of a pre-hearing conference, and you are represented by our office, please immediately contact us at 585-272-0540. Please be aware that there are deadlines associated with the Scheduling Order, outside of the pre-hearing conference date. 

Unfortunately, we still don’t know if or when additional claimants will be selected for hearings, but we believe the start of hearings, and the subsequent issuing of decisions, is a movement in the case that benefits all claimants.