The Costs of Noncompliance: Workplace Discrimination and Legal Risk

This report highlights the financial and reputational risks organizations face from failing to comply with employment and anti-discrimination laws. EEOC data shows a 59% increase in legal filings in 2023 and over 31,000 harassment charges, resulting in $202 million in monetary benefits for affected employees. Recent lawsuits against companies such as DHL, Tesla, Activision Blizzard, and Raytheon underscore the growing consequences of workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. With the EEOC expanding protections—especially for LGBTQ+ workers—employers are urged to review and update their anti-harassment and compliance policies to mitigate liability and foster safer, more equitable workplaces.