The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a new policy guidance dealing with the issues of how employers should treat employees who have family care responsibilities. The guidance notes the following possible problems and illegal acts by employers, "sex-based stereotyping and subjective decision making regarding working mothers; assumptions about pregnant workers; discrimination against working fathers and women of color; stereotyping based on an association with an individual with a disability; and hostile work environments affecting caregivers." The guidance offers tips to employers, employees and EEOC staff on how to deal with such issues. You can read the guidance at www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/caregiving.html