The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission opened a claims process for current and former Columbia University employees following a $21 million settlement over allegations of antisemitic harassment and retaliation. EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas called the settlement the largest of its kind in nearly 20 years for workplace discrimination and urged affected employees to file claims through a newly created website with a June 2, 2026 deadline. The agency’s investigation stemmed from complaints tied to campus incidents after Oct. 7, 2023, and the settlement covers employees who worked at Columbia between Oct. 7, 2023, and July 23, 2025. Columbia elected to resolve the charges without admitting liability. The EEOC emphasized its sole discretion to determine claim eligibility and award amounts. The case underlines growing federal attention on how universities handle charged campus protest periods and workplace harassment tied to international events. Legal teams and HR leaders at research universities should review complaint‑handling workflows and bolster documentation and training to mitigate similar enforcement risk.