The HRTech Wire

EEOC general counsel nominee dodges gender identity bias questions at hearing

Catherine Eschbach, nominated as EEOC general counsel, faced Senate HELP Committee questioning on Nov. 10, 2026. Senators pressed her on gender identity discrimination under Title VII, disparate-impact claims, AI, and pregnancy protections, and she repeatedly declined to commit to specific enforcement positions. Her answers signal how the agency's enforcement priorities may face scrutiny once Congress shifts to a Democratic majority in January.