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Charter Communications to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
MILWAUKEE – Charter Communications, LLC, a broadband connectivity company and cable operator also known as Spectrum, will pay $60,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability accommodation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal
Sunshine Raisin / National Raisin to Pay $2 Million in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
FRESNO, Calif. – Sunshine Raisin Corp., doing business as National Raisin, will pay $2 million and furnish extensive injunctive relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit, the federal agency announced today. The
Mead Johnson to Make $15,000 Charitable Donation to Resolve EEOC Disability Lawsuit After Death of Charging Party
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Mead Johnson & Company, a manufacturer of baby formula, will make a $15,000 donation to the American Cancer Society and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
EEOC Releases Data Dashboard for 2017 & 2018 Pay Data Collection
Visualization showing the national median pay band was higher for men than women in 2017 and 2018 pay data reported to the EEOC. +Enlarge this image.
Seattle Children’s Hospital to Pay $125,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Charge
SEATTLE – Seattle Children’s Hospital has agreed to pay $125,000 in compensatory damages and back pay to a former employee and provide other injunctive relief following an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
EEOC Releases Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2023
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released its report on the agency’s performance during fiscal year (FY) 2023, covering Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2023.
Hobe Sound Nursing Home Operators to Pay $67,500 to Settle EEOC National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit
MIAMI – Nursing home operators Hobe Sound OPCO and related companies Hobe Sound Realty, TOH Holdings, and HSRE, have agreed to pay $67,500 to settle a national origin discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
Walgreens Pays $205,000 in EEOC Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – Pharmacy and retailer Walgreens Co. has agreed to pay $205,000 and provide other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S.
Sandia Transportation Reaches $97,500 Settlement with EEOC in Harassment Case
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Sandia Transportation, L.L.C. has agreed to pay $97,500 to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Shedding Light on Daylight Saving Time: Ensuring Inclusivity for People with Disabilities
While Daylight Saving Time might seem like a minor inconvenience or an hour of lost sleep for many, it can have a considerable impact on people with disabilities. As companies strive to foster inclusive environments, it’s important to consider the
Walmart Agrees to Pay $70,000 and Offer Job to Employee in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Walmart will pay $70,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
March Digital Accessibility Roundup
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Spotlight on Mentoring with Step into Your Moxie
Alexia Vernon
Chief Executive Officer of Step into Your Moxie
Visit Step into Your Moxie HomepageKathleen Castore, Disability:IN Supplier Diversity Mentoring & Development Consultant spoke with Alexia Vernon, Chief Executive Officer at Step into Your Moxie to discuss the progress and lessons
ADT Pizza to Pay $15,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination and Harassment Charge
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – ADT Pizza, doing business as Pizza Hut, has agreed to pay $13,083.75 in damages and $1,916.25 in backpay to resolve a charge of disability discrimination and harassment filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
EEOC and Army Sustainment Resolve Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reached a settlement with Army Sustainment, LLC, a government contractor providing aviation maintenance support.
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Voyant Beauty Will Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
CHICAGO – Voyant Beauty, LLC will pay $75,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Directors & Boards: Character of the Corporation: Human Capital Governance
BREMEN: Within the context of human capital governance, where does DEI fit in? Where does disability inclusion fit, and why is it so important?
KENNEDY: The Disability Equality Index measures and scores companies based on their progress toward inclusion, equality and
HR Brew: World of HR: Disability Equality Index expands globally
Disability:IN hopes it will increase disability inclusion and representation at more multinational companies.
HR pros may soon have a better understanding of what disability inclusion looks like in different countries, thanks to a recently expanded benchmarking index.
Where in the world? Disability:IN,
Bako Pays $50,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
ATLANTA – Bakotic Pathology Associates, LLC (Bako), a pathology laboratory headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
EEOC Sues Gracious Bakery for Pregnancy Discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – Gracious, LLC, a company based in New Orleans and doing business as Gracious Bakery + Café, violated federal law when it fired an employee because of a medical condition related to her pregnancy, the U.S. Equal Employment
EEOC Sues Atlantic Properties Management Corporation and Diversified Funding for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
BOSTON – Atlantic Properties Management Corporation and its affiliate, Diversified Funding, Inc., property management companies in Boston, violated federal law by failing to provide a reasonable accommodation to a new hire with a disability and subsequently withdrawing her job offer,
EEOC Sues Covenant Woods for Age and Disability Discrimination
ATLANTA – Covenant Woods Senior Living, LLC and BrightSpace Senior Living, LLC (together, “Covenant Woods”), which operate the Covenant Woods retirement community in Columbus, Georgia, violated federal law when they fired a 78-year-old employee from her position as a receptionist
Pete’s Car Smart to Pay $145,000 to Settle EEOC Age and Disability Discrimination Suit
DALLAS – Amarillo-based dealership Pete’s Car Smart will pay $145,000 and furnish other relief to settle an age and disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Hospital Housekeeping Systems to Pay $520,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Hospital Housekeeping Systems, LLC (HHS), a provider of housekeeping, food and facilities support to numerous industries, based in Dripping Springs, Texas, will pay $520,000 as part of the settlement of a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by
Tech Mahindra to Pay $255,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
NEW YORK – Tech Mahindra, Inc., a New York-based IT services company, will pay $255,000 to a job applicant to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Paramount Healthcare Consultants to Pay $50,000 in EEOC Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
DALLAS – Paramount Healthcare Consultants, LLC, which operates nursing care facilities across Texas and Louisiana, will pay $50,000 to settle a sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Walmart to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Walmart Inc., a nationwide retailer of groceries and other goods, agreed to pay $30,000 and provide other relief to settle charges of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
Affordable Home Furnishings to Pay $105,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – Affordable Rent-to-Own, LLC, doing business as Affordable Home Furnishings, a furniture retailer and lessor based in Louisiana, has agreed to pay a former employee $105,000 to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment
Jury Awards $1.675 Million in EEOC Disability Discrimination Case Against McLane Northeast
NEW YORK – A seven-person jury in Syracuse, New York returned a verdict this afternoon to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. The jury awarded $1.675 million
EEOC Sues Shane’s Rib Shack Franchisee for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
ATLANTA – RSPS Holdings, a franchisee of the popular fast-casual barbeque restaurant, Shane’s Rib Shack, violated federal law when it subjected a teenage female employee to a hostile work environment based on her sex, then fired her in retaliation for
J&M Industries to Pay $105,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – J&M Industries, Inc., a manufacturing and distribution company based in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, has agreed to pay a former employee $105,000 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal
Fortune CHRO Daily: Only 10% of Fortune 500 companies disclose how many people with disabilities work at their organization—but employees expect more transparency
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The mainstreaming of remote work and a renewed emphasis on DEI programs in 2020 has put disability inclusion in the limelight over the past few years, and the workforce participation rate for people with disabilities has hit record highs.
Event Marketer: Q&A: Inside Google’s New ‘Inclusive Event Design Guide’ for the Industry
“Google wants to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible—that is the mission of the company—and I think if you follow that sentiment to its logical conclusion, accessibility and making things accessible to all of our users can
Forbes: Disability:IN Internationalizes Corporate Inclusion Benchmarking With New Tool
Virginia-based corporate disability inclusion best practice and benchmarking expert Disability:IN has announced plans to launch its acclaimed Disability Equality Index internationally.
The index measures corporate disability metrics and maturity through survey data across important categories such as culture and leadership, enterprise-wide
February Digital Accessibility Roundup
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At Disability:IN we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have questions about our digital accessibility program, please contact Jeff Wissel, our Chief
Blackwell Security Services Will Pay $70,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
CHICAGO – Blackwell Security Services, Inc. will pay $70,000 and provide other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Disability Equality Index® Enters 10th Year with Historic International Expansion to Meet Rising Corporate Demand for Benchmarking Tools
Disability Equality Index® Enters 10th Year with Historic International Expansion to Meet Rising Corporate Demand for Benchmarking Tools
Companies can now analyze and progress their disability inclusion efforts in Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and the
EEOC’s Indianapolis District Office Is Moving
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is moving, the federal agency announced today. The new office continues to prioritize accessibility to the public and is located at 115 W. Washington St., South
EEOC Encourages Victims of Sexual Harassment at Local Swami’s Restaurants to Come Forward
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) encourages victims of or witnesses to sexual harassment at Swami’s restaurants to come forward and report their experiences to the federal agency in connection with an EEOC lawsuit against the
EEOC Launches New Outreach Initiative
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched the REACH initiative: “Enhancing OutREACH to Vulnerable Workers and Underserved Communities,” a new, multi-year effort led by Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal. The initiative focuses on ensuring EEOC’s outreach and education
Library Hotel to Pay $42,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
NEW YORK – 299 Madison Ave. LLC, doing business as Library Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel in New York City, will pay $42,000 to a former front desk employee to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit filed pursuant to the Americans
Medsurant Health to Pay $80,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Medsurant Holdings, LLC, a Pennsylvania-based healthcare services company providing intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring services to hospitals and surgeons in several states will pay $80,000 to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration to Pay $40,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
BALTIMORE – Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOTSHA), the agency that oversees the state highways throughout Maryland, will pay $40,000 to settle an equal pay lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency
T.C. Wheelers to Pay $25,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Harassment Lawsuit
BUFFALO, N.Y. – T.C. Wheelers, Inc., a restaurant that operates as T.C. Wheelers Bar & Pizzeria in Tonawanda, New York, has agreed to pay $25,000 and provide other relief to settle a sex-based harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal
Trinity Health-Michigan to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Trinity Health Grand Rapids, formerly known as Mercy Health St. Mary’s, a hospital and member of the Trinity Health-Michigan health system, agreed to pay $50,000 and provide other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed
Cash Depot Pays $55,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
HOUSTON – Cash Depot, LTD, a privately owned, independent ATM service provider headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, agreed to pay $55,000 and provide other to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
Nebraska Court Orders Trucking Company to Pay Deaf Driver Punitive Damages, Lost Wages After Jury Awarded Millions
ST. LOUIS – Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC must pay $335,682 to a deaf truck driver months after an Omaha jury found in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on disability discrimination claims, a federal
Walmart to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
DES MOINES, Iowa – Walmart will pay $60,000 and provide other relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Sues Houston Independent School District for Pay Discrimination
HOUSTON – The Houston Independent School District (HISD) violated federal law when it paid female senior Career & Technical Education (CTE) program specialists lower wages than male senior CTE program specialists for performing substantially equal work based on their sex,
Autos of Dallas Settles EEOC Race Discrimination Suit
DALLAS — AOD Ventures, Inc. doing business as Autos of Dallas, a local retailer of pre-owned vehicles in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, will pay $22,500 and furnish other relief to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal
EEOC Sues Bob’s Tire Company, Inc. for Sexual, Racial, and National Origin Harassment and Retaliation
BOSTON – Bob’s Tire Company, Inc., a used tire scrap and recycling facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts, violated federal law by subjecting male and Hispanic employees — nearly all of Guatemalan descent — to sexual, racial, and/or national origin harassment,
Cosmopolitan: Meet VMA: The App That’s Going to Forever Change How Blind People Do Their Makeup
Voice-enabled Makeup Assistant is here—and Cosmo chatted with four of the app’s users.
For those with low-vision or blindness, putting on makeup is typically a two-person job. Sure, you can learn to dab on concealer or blend out your Drunk Elephant
Joint Statement by Acting Secretary of Labor Su, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Burrows on Anniversary of PWFA, PUMP Act
WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Charlotte A. Burrows today issued a joint statement to mark the first anniversary of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal
January Digital Accessibility Roundup
Monthly Digital Accessibility Roundup for January 2024
Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for January.
At Disability:IN we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have questions about our digital accessibility program,
Yaw Gyebi Jr. Chosen as New Director of EEOC’s New York District Office
WASHINGTON – Yaw Gyebi Jr. has been chosen as the new director of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) New York District Office, the federal agency announced today. Gyebi, who most recently served as the founding chief of enforcement
Omaha Hospitality Group to Pay $100,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
ST. LOUIS – The owners and operators of a hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, have agreed to pay $100,000 to a former general manager and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Omaha Hospitality Group to Pay $100,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
ST. LOUIS – The owners and operators of a hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, have agreed to pay $100,000 to a former general manager and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
In Agreement with EEOC, Groupon to Establish Educational Fund for Black Students Pursuing STEM Careers
CHICAGO – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that following an investigation, the EEOC and Groupon, Inc. (Groupon) have entered into a voluntary agreement in which Groupon has agreed to contribute $350,000 toward establishing an educational fund
Triple Canopy, Inc. to Pay $110,759 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
WASHINGTON – Triple Canopy, Inc. a Reston, Virginia-based company providing protective services to federal agencies, will pay a former employee $110,759 and provide other relief to settle a religious discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to Pay $45,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
ATLANTA – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. (CHOA), a pediatric healthcare system in Georgia, will pay $45,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
United Parcel Service to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), will pay $150,000 and provide other relief, including offering reinstatement to a discharged employee with diabetes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
EEOC Issues Article on Workplace Accessibility
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an article titled “Providing an Accessible Workplace.” The article provides an overview of the laws that federal agencies must comply with to provide individuals with disabilities access to accommodations
EEOC Sues South Austin Nissan and NICPA Central Auto Group for Sexual Harassment
AUSTIN, Texas –South Austin Nissan, a car dealership in Austin, Texas, operated by NICPA Central Auto Group, LLC, subjected female employees to sexual harassment and retaliated against employees when they reported the harassment the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Schuff Steel Company to Pay $500,000 to Settle EEOC Race and National Origin Lawsuit
PHOENIX – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that Schuff Steel Company, a steel fabrication company headquartered in Phoenix, agreed to pay $500,000 and implement companywide policy changes and prevention measures to resolve a lawsuit alleging race
Scripps Clinical Medical Group to Pay $6.875 Million
SAN DIEGO – Scripps Clinical Medical Group has settled an age and disability discrimination charge filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) after it subjected a class of physicians to a mandatory retirement age, regardless of the individuals’
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Forbes: Latest Accenture Research Confirms Disability Inclusive Companies Are More Profitable
Back in 2018, an Accenture report entitled “Getting to Equal: The Disability Inclusion Advantage” demonstrated to the business community how companies that embrace disability inclusion tend to outperform their peers across a number of key commercial metrics.
The report went on
Inc.: How to Build an Inclusive Workplace for People With Disabilities
Companies that value disability inclusion don’t just have a stronger workplace culture, they also drive more revenue.
All U.S.-based companies with at least fifteen employees are legally required to accommodate employees with disabilities (within reason) at the very least. That said,
Fortune: The case for unlocking the power of disability inclusion
My mom has multiple sclerosis. She was diagnosed when I was just 10 years old. I remember thinking then, and many times since, that she would miss out on so many things because of it. Yet, despite it, my mom is
SHRM: Disability Inclusion Makes Financial Sense, Report Finds
Organizations that implement disability-inclusive policies and practices tend to outperform their peers financially, according to a new report by Accenture in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities.
Building on a 2018 report on disability inclusion in
Exact Sciences to Pay $90,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit
DENVER – Exact Sciences Corporation, a Madison, Wis.-based molecular diagnostics company, will pay $90,000 and furnish other relief to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.According to the
EEOC Launches E-File for Attorneys
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the launch of E-File for Attorneys, an application which allows attorneys to submit charges of discrimination electronically on behalf of their clients. Attorneys representing charging parties will now be
Brett Brenner Chosen as EEOC’s New Deputy Chief Operating Officer
WASHINGTON – Brett Brenner has been appointed to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer position, effective Dec. 3, 2023, the federal agency announced today. The position is a key Senior Executive Service (SES) managerial position at
Pilots and EEOC Reach Settlement with Frontier Airlines over Lactation and Pregnancy Policies
DENVER – Five pilots and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have reached a settlement with Denver-based Frontier Airlines resolving EEOC charges filed in May 2018 and a lawsuit filed in December 2019 alleging that Frontier discriminates against pregnant
Partner Spotlight: Lumen
Lumen wins Disability:IN award & partners with Texthelp to offer life-changing tech to neurodiverse employees
According to Lumen’s FRIENDS (Friends Respecting Inspiring Everyone Needing Disability Support) Employee Resource Group, being a neurodiverse employee at a tech company like Lumen can present
Partner Spotlight: CAI
Unlock untapped talent with CAI Neurodiverse Solutions
CAI Neurodiverse Solutions is an end-to-end neurodiversity employment program that helps clients realize the benefits of neurodiversity.
Developed by global technology services firm CAI, the organization’s successful employment model is designed to bring the underutilized
CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion
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Understanding that we are all operating in an unprecedented environment with multiple, competing interests for the time and attention of the CEO, we are writing to you – from a CEO to
EEOC Sues Alternate Solutions Health Network for Disability Discrimination
DETROIT – Providers of home health care services Alternate Solutions Health Network, LLC (ASHN), and its affiliated entity Beaumont ASHN, LLC, violated federal law by failing to provide a reasonable accommodation to a disabled employee and subsequently terminating her employment,
December Digital Accessibility Roundup
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Cloudbeds to Pay $150,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
BOSTON – Remote-first global technology company Digital Arbitrage, Inc., doing business as Cloudbeds, will pay $150,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Companies that Lead in Disability Inclusion Outperform Peers Financially, Reveals New Research from Accenture
NEW YORK; Nov. 27, 2023 – Companies that lead in disability inclusion drive more revenue, net income and profit, according to a new research report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with
Partner Spotlight: Sorenson
Sorenson: Making Communication Accessible to All
Founded in Salt Lake City in 2003, Sorenson is a global leader in accessible language services with a mission to break down communication barriers and connect people across languages and cultures. Sorenson pioneered the development
Partner Spotlight: JLL
Inclusive Hiring Through Partnership at JLL
Since 2017, JLL has formed a partnership with Best Buddies to provide employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through this collaboration, these talented team members have been making valuable contributions to
Partner Spotlight: SAP
SAP’s First Tranquility Lounge: A Paradigm Shift in Event Inclusivity
Sarah Loucks, Global Lead for SAP Autism at Work Program, SAP
In a world where innovation and inclusivity stand as pillars of success, SAP has spent the last decade reshaping conventional talent
Partner Spotlight: Numotion
Maximizing Health, Personal Independence, and Active Participation in Everyday Life
Numotion is the nation’s largest and leading provider of products and services to help individuals with mobility limitations maximize their health, and personal independence, and actively participate in everyday life. Through
Citizens Bank, N.A. to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
NEW YORK – Citizens Bank, N.A., will implement company-wide policy changes and pay $100,000 to a former employee of its Cranston, Rhode Island call center to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),
Papa John’s Pizza to Pay $175,000 to Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
ATLANTA – Papa John’s Pizza, an international chain of pizza restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, will pay $175,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency
EEOC Issues Yearly Financial Report
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) detailed its financial management and provided a high-level overview of key performance results in its Fiscal Year 2023 Agency Financial Report (AFR) released today.
EEOC Releases Updated Language Access Plan
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released an update to its federal agency language access plan today, in accordance with Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency.”
Prosper Chili’s Grill and Bar to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
DALLAS – Brinker International Payroll Company L.P., doing business as Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurant in Prosper, Texas, has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. Under the
EEOC Wins Summary Judgment Against Urbana School District No. 116 in Age Discrimination Case
CHICAGO – A federal judge ruled in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on November 7, 2023 that Urbana School District No. 116 in Illinois violated federal law by applying a discriminatory provision of a collective bargaining
Join the 2023 #IDPWD Recognition Tag Relay!
This past year has proven that disability inclusion has become a business imperative now more than ever before. Bolstered by findings from a new report released in collaboration with Accenture, it has become apparent that disability inclusion yields more revenue,
Senate Votes to Re-Confirm EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Chair Charlotte A. Burrows to a third term on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), with the term expiring July 1, 2028.First nominated in 2014 and unanimously confirmed for a
EEOC Issues Reports on Women in the Federal Sector
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released three reports focusing on different groups of women in the federal government: American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) women, African American women, and Hispanic women and Latinas.
Announcing the Disability:IN Propel Program
This Veterans Day, Disability:IN proudly introduces a unique program aimed at supporting established Service-Disabled Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (SDV-DOBE) ready to advance sustainable business growth.
This comprehensive eight-month development initiative unites fifty service-disabled veteran business owners, fifty Disability:IN corporate partner mentors, and subject-matter
Mueller Co. and IH Services to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mueller Co. LLC, a nationwide manufacturer and seller of gas and water distribution products, and IH Services, Inc., which provides cleaning services in Mueller facilities, agreed to pay $150,000 and provide other relief to settle claims of
November Digital Accessibility Roundup
Monthly Digital Accessibility Roundup for November 2023
Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for November.
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Partner Spotlight: Experian
Creating safe spaces for mental health and financial health
Jimmy Cheung, senior vice president of Global Cloud Technology for Experian and co-executive sponsor of Experian’s Aspire ERG
Asking for help.
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EEOC Announces Opening of 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the opening today of the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection due Dec. 5, 2023. To meet this deadline, the EEOC strongly encourages eligible filers to begin the filing process
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AT&T and Gallaudet University Collaborate to Make Football More Inclusive with First 5G-Connected Helmet
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PRC Industries Pays $400,000 to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment, Retaliation Lawsuit
RENO, Nev. — PRC Industries, Inc., an E-commerce remanufacturing company, will pay two former employees of its Reno, Nevada, location $400,000 and implement company-wide preventative measures to resolve a racial harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment
EEOC and Tapco Agree to Conciliate Discrimination Charge
ST. LOUIS – Tapco Inc, a manufacturer and molder of farm equipment in Bridgeton, Missouri, agreed to conciliate two federal discrimination charges alleging sexual harassment and constructive discharge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.According
EEOC Sues Weis Markets for Sexual Harassment and Unlawful Use of Employee Assistance Program
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Weis Markets, Inc., a chain of grocery stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic and headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, subjected an employee to sexual harassment and discharged her when she refused to comply with an unlawful directive to participate in
Campaign US: Accenture and TD Bank unveil coalition aimed at increasing disability inclusion in marketing and communications
Global professional services agency Accenture has partnered with TD Bank and Disability:IN, a nonprofit which aims to increase disability inclusion in businesses to create a cross-industry coalition of CMOs and CCOs aimed to power disability inclusion across marketing and communications.
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Accenture and TD Bank Unveil Coalition with Disability:IN to Advance Disability Inclusion across the Marketing and Communications Industry
Leading marketers commit to accelerating change within their organizations by advancing representation, employment and accessible content in marketing and communications
NEW YORK; Oct. 25, 2023 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a leading global professional services company, and TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient
Karla Gilbride Sworn In as EEOC General Counsel
EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows administers the oath of office to the agency’s new General Counsel Karla Gilbride Oct. 23, with Gwendolyn Young Reams attending. (EEOC photo/Christopher Butler)
Dollar General to Pay $1 Million to Settle EEOC Disability and GINA Lawsuit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Variety store retailer Dolgencorp, LLC, doing business as Dollar General, has agreed to pay $1 million and provide other relief to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging that its hiring process
Title Loan Companies to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment and Disability Discrimination Suit
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Georgia-based Community Loans of America, Inc. and its subsidiary, Carolina Title Loans, Inc., have agreed to pay $60,000 and provide statewide equitable and injunctive relief to settle a racial harassment and disability discharge lawsuit filed by the
ESG Dive: SEC investor panel pushes for increased workforce disclosures
The Investor Advisory Committee proposed a new rule to the agency that would require companies to disclose comprehensive labor data like compensation ranges and employment status.
Dive Brief:
An advisory panel unanimously voted last month to propose a rule to the Securities
EEOC Sues Wheeler Trucking for Race and Religious Discrimination, Retaliation
CLEVELAND – Wheeler Trucking violated federal civil rights laws when the company subjected an employee at its Lorain County, Ohio location to harassment because of race and religion, denied him a religious accommodation, retaliated against him for complaining and separated
Landry’s Restaurant Chain Subsidiary Pays $25,000 to Resolve Religious Discrimination Suit
ATLANTA – Del Frisco’s Grille of Atlanta, LLC—which was part of a national restaurant group operated by Landry’s LLC but ceased operations last month—will pay a former employee $25,000 and provide other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed
Dollar General to Pay $42,500 to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
ATLANTA – Nationwide retailer Dolgencorp, LLC, which does business as Dollar General, will pay $42,500 and provide other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Lilly to Pay $2.4 Million to Settle Nationwide EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit
INDIANAPOLIS – Lilly USA, LLC, a pharmaceutical corporation based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and its parent company, Eli Lilly and Company, will pay $2.4 million and provide other equitable relief to settle a nationwide class age discrimination lawsuit brought by the
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Community Hospital to Pay $158,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
INDIANAPOLIS – Munster Medical Research Foundation, Inc., doing business as Community Hospital, agreed to pay $158,000, rehire a former registered nurse and adopt policy changes to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal
EEOC Sues Ohio Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility for Age, Sex Discrimination
CLEVELAND – The Laurels of Athens, a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Athens, Ohio, violated federal civil rights laws by discriminating against a physical therapy assistant because of his age and sex and then retaliating against him for complaining about
PNM Reaches $750,000 Settlement with EEOC in ADA Disability and Retaliation Case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Public Service Company of New Mexico and PNMR Services Co. will pay $750,000 to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
October Digital Accessibility Roundup
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EEOC Sues Union Pacific Railroad for Disability Discrimination
MINNEAPOLIS – Union Pacific Railroad, a freight-hauling railroad headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska that operates rail lines in 23 states, covering most of the western two-thirds of the United States, violated federal law when it terminated conductors and locomotive engineers on
Mexico Restaurant Settles EEOC Sexual and Racial Harassment Lawsuit
HONOLULU – Mexico Restaurant, a Honolulu-based restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine, has agreed to pay $227,500 and provide other relief to settle a sexual and racial harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
Clarksburg JATC to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Charge
CLARKSBURG, W.V. – Clarksburg Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), which oversees an electrician apprenticeship program in North-Central West Virginia, has agreed to pay $150,000 and provide injunctive relief to resolve charges of sex discrimination filed with the U.S.
EEOC Sues McDonald’s Franchise for Sexual Harassment
ST. LOUIS – A McDonald’s restaurant in Checotah, Oklahoma, operated by franchisee Arch Fellow North LLC, violated federal law when a manager sexually harassed a 17 year-old worker, and she was forced to resign, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC Proposes Updated Workplace Harassment Guidance to Protect Workers
WASHINGTON – Following a majority vote, the U.S.
EEOC Announced Year-End Litigation Round-Up for Fiscal Year 2023
According to preliminary data, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed 143 new employment discrimination lawsuits in fiscal year 2023, representing more than a 50% increase over fiscal year 2022 suit filings.
EEOC Sues Sun Chemical Corporation for Race Discrimination and Retaliation
ST. LOUIS – Sun Chemical Corporation violated federal law by failing to prevent or correct a racially hostile work environment at one of its facilities and then retaliating against an employee who complained about it, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
EEOC Sues Jacobson Hospital in North Dakota for Retaliation
BISMARCK, N.D. – Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center, a critical access hospital in Elgin, North Dakota, violated federal law when it discharged an African American employee after she reported an incident of racial harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC Sues Alliance Ground International for Discrimination Against Deaf Applicants
CHICAGO – Alliance Ground International, LLC, a cargo logistics and handling company, violated federal anti-discrimination law by refusing to hire a qualified applicant for a mail handler position at its Chicago facility because he was deaf, the U.S. Equal Employment
EEOC Sues ResourceOne for Harassment Based on Genetic Information, Race, National Origin
ST. LOUIS – Worldwide Printing and Distribution, Inc. doing business as ResourceOne, a commercial printing, direct mailing and direct marketing company operating out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, violated federal law when a supervisor harassed her with racial and national origin slurs
EEOC Sues Disposal Company for Failing to Hire Female Trash Truck Drivers
ST. LOUIS – Refuse disposal company Allied Services, LLC, doing business as Allied Waste Services of the Ozarks / Republic Services of the Ozarks, violated federal law when it failed to hire qualified female drivers at its Springfield, Missouri facility
EEOC Sues Res-Care for Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
SOCORRO, N.M. – Res-Care and Equus Workforce Solutions (Res-Care), nationwide job-assistance companies doing business in New Mexico, violated federal law when they discriminated against an employee with a high-risk pregnancy and disabilities, and retaliated against her for requesting a reasonable
EEOC Sues Elaine’s Pet Resorts and Elaine’s Animal House for Disability Discrimination
FRESNO, Calif. – Elaine’s Pet Resort, LP and Elaine’s Animal House Inc. (collectively, “Elaine’s Pet”), who operate pet resorts in Fresno and Madera, California, violated federal law by failing to provide reasonable accommodation to a class of applicants and employees,
EEOC Sues Midwest Farms for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
DENVER – Midwest Farms, an agribusiness company operating several farms in rural Colorado, violated federal law by subjecting female employees to sexual harassment and retaliation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed yesterday.
EEOC Sues Ecoserv, Charging a Pattern or Practice of Not Hiring Black, Female and Older Applicants
NEW ORLEANS – Ecoserv, LLC, an industrial cleaning company in Abbeville, Louisiana, violated federal law by engaging in a pattern or practice of refusing to hire applicants who were Black, female, or 40 years old or over, and by firing
EEOC Sues Meathead Movers for Age Discrimination
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed suit against the San Luis Obispo moving company Meathead Movers, Inc., the largest independent moving company in California, for refusing to hire people based on age, the federal
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EEOC Sues TKO Construction Services for Sex, Race and Age Discrimination, and Constructive Discharge
MINNEAPOLIS – TKO Construction Services violated federal law when it discriminated against a class of individuals by failing or refusing to hire or assign work to women, Black, or older individuals, and forced an employee to resign who refused to
EEOC Sues Tesla for Racial Harassment and Retaliation
FREMONT, Calif. – Electric car maker Tesla, Inc., violated federal law by tolerating widespread and ongoing racial harassment of its Black employees and by subjecting some of these workers to retaliation for opposing the harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Riverwalk Post-Acute Settles EEOC Racial Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
LOS ANGELES – Orange Treeidence OPCO, LLC, doing business as Riverwalk Post-Acute, Providence Group, Inc. (PGI), and Providence Administrative Consulting Services, Inc. (PACS), have agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging racial
EEOC Sues Chipotle for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation
ST. LOUIS – National restaurant chain Chipotle violated federal law when a manager at the company’s Lenexa, Kansas location harassed a teen worker for wearing a hijab and when the company retaliated against her after she complained, the U.S. Equal
EEOC Sues The Cleaning Authority-Fox Valley for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
MILWAUKEE – The Cleaning Authority-Fox Valley, a cleaning service provider in eastern Wisconsin, violated federal law when it subjected female employees to a hostile work environment and terminated their employment in retaliation for opposition to sexual harassment, the U.S. Equal
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KPMG Launches SO National Network to Deepen Their Commitment to Equity and Access for Individuals with Disabilities
KPMG, a global leader in professional services, has forged a remarkable partnership with Special Olympics (SO), leveraging inclusion to empower individuals with disabilities and
National Telecommuting Institute Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — National Telecommuting Institute, Inc. (NTI), a Westwood, Massachusetts-based staffing firm, violated federal law when it refused to place or refer blind and low-vision applicants as telephone-based customer service agents, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEOC Sues Nonprofit for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON – Didlake, Inc. a government contractor that provides janitorial and maintenance employees to federal worksites throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, the
Eeoc Sues Zoe Center for Pediatric & Adolescent Health for Disability Discrimination
ATLANTA – Zoe Center for Pediatric & Adolescent Health, LLC, a provider of pediatric and adolescent health services in Thomaston, Georgia, violated federal law when it denied an employee an accommodation for her disabilities and then fired her, the U.S.
EEOC Sues Blackwell Security Services for Religious Discrimination
CHICAGO – Blackwell Security Services, Inc., a hotel and condominium staffing company, violated federal law when it refused to accommodate an employee’s religious practice, forcing him to choose between his religion and his livelihood, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Eeoc Sues Waste Pro of Florida for Race Harassment and Retaliation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Waste Pro of Florida, a waste collection, recycling, processing and disposal company based in Longwood, Florida, violated federal law when it subjected Black employees to racist slurs and then retaliated against them for complaining about the behavior,
EEOC Sues Florida Care Assisted Living Facility for Pregnancy Discrimination
MIAMI – Florida Care ALF of Amelia Island, Inc., located in Ferdinand Beach, Florida, violated federal law when it fired an employee because she was pregnant, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
According to
EEOC Sues Paramount Healthcare Consultants for Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
DALLAS – Paramount Healthcare Consultants, LLC, which operates facilities across Texas and Louisiana, and MPD Operators Nazareth Hall, LLC, doing business as Nazareth Living Care Center in El Paso, Texas, violated federal law when they allowed an administrator to sexually
EEOC Sues Asphalt Paving Systems for Racial Harassment
TAMPA, Fla. –– Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. (APS), an asphalt paving company with offices in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Tennessee, violated federal law by subjecting 12 Black employees who had filed charges with the EEOC, and a class
EEOC, U.S. Department of Labor Issue Disability Resource Guide
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor released today a commemorative resource guide about recruitment, hiring, and employment of individuals with disabilities, “Employment Protections Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: 50 Years
EEOC Sues Fricker’s for Sex Discrimination
INDIANAPOLIS – Fricker’s U.S.A., LLC, and Fricker’s Holding Company, Inc., operators of the Fricker’s restaurant chain headquartered in Ohio, violated federal law by discriminating against males for jobs, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced in a lawsuit filed
EEOC Sues Pennsylvania Manufacturing Facility for Sexual Harassment
PHILADELPHIA – AMZ Manufacturing Co. (AMZ), an electroplating, painting, and assembly business, violated federal law when it subjected female employees to a hostile work environment because of their sex, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit
EEOC Sues Appliance Factory for Disability Discrimination
DENVER – A&A Appliance, Inc., doing business as Appliance Factory, a corporation operating appliance stores in four states, violated federal law when it refused to provide an accommodation to an employee with long COVID at its Thornton, Colorado location, leading
EEOC Sues UPS for Disability Discrimination in Hiring
CHICAGO – United Parcel Service (UPS) violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by maintaining a discriminatory policy of refusing to hire or reasonably accommodate deaf or hearing-impaired individuals for driver positions of vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds, even
EEOC Sues Aaron Thomas Company and Supreme Staffing for Race Discrimination
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Aaron Thomas Company, Inc., a distribution company, and Supreme Staffing, LLC, a staffing agency, both based in Memphis, violated federal law by denying individuals employment on the bases of race, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged
EEOC Sues Amerigo Restaurant for Sexual Orientation Discrimination and Retaliation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – 4Top Hospitality Group, Inc. and J.H.S. Holdings, LLC, operating as an integrated enterprise and doing business as Amerigo Italian restaurant in Memphis, violated federal law when it subjected an employee to sexual orientation discrimination and discharged the
EEOC Signs Agreement with Census Bureau to Provide Secure Access to Agency Data for Qualified Researchers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the signing of an interagency agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau to use the Census Bureau’s Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) network to securely host EEOC data and
EEOC Sues Voyant Beauty for Disability Discrimination
CHICAGO – Voyant Beauty, LLC violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it fired a production line worker because she is deaf, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
EEOC Sues Waste Industries and GFL Environmental, Inc. for Sex Discrimination
ATLANTA – Waste Industries U.S.A., LLC, TransWaste Services, LLC, Waste Industries Atlanta LLC, and GFL Environmental, Inc. (collectively “Waste Industries”), providers of solid waste removal, recycling pickup and landfill operation services, engaged in discrimination by refusing to hire a class
EEOC Sues Restaurant Chain for National Origin Discrimination
DENVER – National restaurant chain Landry’s Seafood House violated federal law when it subjected an Iranian employee to a hostile work environment based on her national origin and retaliated against her when she made discrimination complaints at its Englewood, Colorado,
EEOC Sues Ohio Amusement Park for Age Discrimination
CLEVELAND – Cedar Fair, L.P., doing business as Cedar Point, and Magnum Management Corporation, which own, operate and staff Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) by banning seasonal workers aged 40
EEOC Releases Strategic Enforcement Plan
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for Fiscal Years 2024 –2028. The SEP establishes the EEOC’s subject matter priorities to achieve its mission of preventing and remedying unlawful employment discrimination
United Healthcare Services Sued by EEOC for Religious Discrimination
CLEVELAND – United Healthcare Services, Inc. (United) violated federal law when it discriminated against a full-time telecommuter by refusing to grant her a religious exemption from the company’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in
EEOC Sues Library Hotel for Disability Discrimination
NEW YORK – 299 Madison Ave., LLC, doing business as Library Hotel, violated federal law when it refused to accommodate an employee’s musculoskeletal impairments and constructively terminated their employment because of their impairments, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEOC Sues Trico Transportation Services for Disability Discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – Trico Transportation Services, Inc., a logistics management and specialty hauling company, violated federal law when it rescinded a job offer and refused to hire a truck driver applicant based on his previous history of back pain, the
EEOC Sues TA Dedicated and TForce TL Holdings for Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Retaliation
CLEVELAND – TA Dedicated, Inc. doing business as Transport America, and TForce TL Holdings USA, Inc., doing business as Transportation Enterprise Services, violated federal law by subjecting two gay mechanics to harassment and termination because of their sexual orientation and
EEOC Sues Cavco Industries and Palm Harbor Homes for Race Discrimination
DALLAS – Cavco Industries, Inc. and Palm Harbor Homes, Inc. violated federal law by subjecting a sales consultant to race-based harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
EEOC Sues Interventional Pain Management Associates and Baxter County Regional Hospital for Retaliation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Interventional Pain Management Associates (IPMA) and Baxter County Regional Hospital, operating as an integrated enterprise in Mountain Home, Arkansas, violated federal law when they fired an employee for responding to Baxter’s investigation of alleged sexual harassment
EEOC Sues the Phoenix Center for Disability Discrimination
INDIANAPOLIS — The Phoenix Center Inc., a mental health and substance use recovery center headquartered in Ironton, Ohio, violated federal law when it subjected several employees to various forms of disability discrimination, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged
EEOC Sues Walmart for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Wal-Mart Stores East, LP violated federal law when it subjected female employees to sexual harassment and fired a female employee in retaliation for reporting the harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit
EEOC Sues Hank’s Furniture for Religious Discrimination
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Arkansas-based Hank’s Furniture, Inc., a retail seller of home furniture with stores in four states, violated federal law by refusing to accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of an assistant store manager in Pensacola, Florida and then
EEOC Issues Report on the Timeliness of Merit Final Agency Decisions in the Federal Sector
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a report titled “Timeliness of Merit Final Agency Decisions in the Federal Sector.” A merit final agency decision (FAD) is one means by which the claims raised in an
EEOC Sues Chesapeake Montessori School for Disability Discrimination
BALTIMORE – Chesapeake Montessori Foundation, Inc., operator of the Chesapeake Montessori School in Annapolis, Maryland, an independent childcare and educational institution that follows the Montessori pedagogical philosophy, violated federal law when it discriminated against a longtime teacher because of her
EEOC and HonorHealth Resolve Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals, doing business as HonorHealth, which provides medical care at multiple hospitals and medical facilities in the Phoenix area, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have resolved a disability discrimination lawsuit filed in
EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination
NEW YORK – A Walmart Supercenter in Farmingdale, New York violated federal law by failing to continue the longstanding accommodations of an employee with a disability after a change in store management and fired her for resulting infractions, the U.S.
EEOC Sues Len Stoler, Inc. for Disability Discrimination
BALTIMORE – A Baltimore-area car dealership violated federal law by demoting, and later discharging, an employee because of her disabilities, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
EEOC and U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Announce Partnership
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced today that they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance and maximize the enforcement of federal laws and
Chipotle to Pay $400,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
SAMMAMISH, Wash. — Chipotle has agreed to pay $400,000 to three former crew members at its Sammamish, Washington, restaurant location, and will provide other relief to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Settles EEOC Charge
FRESNO, Calif. – The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has settled a federal charge of disability discrimination and retaliation filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Sues Bennett Enterprises / Alphie’s Sports Eatery for Race and Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
CLEVELAND – An Ohio restaurant owner-operator violated federal civil rights laws when it discriminated against an employee because of race and disability and retaliated against her, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
EEOC Sues Kane’s Furniture for Sex Discrimination
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Kanes Furniture, LLC, doing business as Kane’s Furniture, which operates 17 furniture stores throughout Florida, violated federal law when it refused to hire female applicants for delivery driver, delivery assistant, and warehouse associate positions, the U.S.
EEOC Sues Security Engineers, Inc. for Sex Discrimination
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Security Engineers, Inc., a Birmingham, Alabama-based company specializing in contract security services which operates in at least 14 states, violated federal law when it denied female applicants employment and job assignments because of their sex, the U.S.
EEOC Sues TCI of Alabama for Retaliation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Delaware-based TCI of Alabama, LLC, a recycler of large items such as transformers and electrical equipment which operates a single plant located in Pell City, Alabama, violated federal law by firing an employee for participating in an
EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Walmart, Inc. and Walmart Stores Arkansas, LLC, a multinational retailer, violated federal law when it subjected a nationwide class of employees with disabilities to unlawful testing, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a
Fast Company: Why Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison care about disability inclusion
Workplaces and products that are accessible to people with disabilities are good business.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has talked about how his late son’s cerebral palsy shaped his commitment to a workplace and products that are accessible to people with disabilities.
EEOC Issues Federal Workforce Reports Focused on Workers With History of Arrest or Conviction
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released two companion reports examining the federal employment of workers with arrest or conviction records.
iTutorGroup to Pay $365,000 to Settle EEOC Discriminatory Hiring Suit
NEW YORK – iTutorGroup, three integrated companies providing English-language tutoring services to students in China, will pay $365,000 and furnish other relief to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency
Enterprise Sued by EEOC for Age Discrimination in Florida
MIAMI – Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC, which operates National, Enterprise and Alamo car rentals across most of Florida, violated federal law by intentionally failing to hire older workers based on their age for management trainee positions from January
EEOC Sues Vicars Powersports for Sex Discrimination
ST. LOUIS – Vicars Powersports, a McAlester, Oklahoma retailer of ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles and personal watercraft, violated federal law when it fired a female manager because she is a woman, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged
Walmart Refused to Provide Qualified Interpreters for Deaf Employees, EEOC Charges in Suit
ST. LOUIS – Multinational retailer Walmart violated federal law when it failed to provide effective means of communication to two employees with disabilities, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
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EEOC Sues Prestigious Placement & Spinnaker Management Group for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Prestigious Placement and Prosero d/b/a Spinnaker Management Group, operating as joint employers, violated federal civil rights law when they engaged in discrimination by subjecting female employees to a sexually hostile work environment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
EEOC Sues Verizon Maryland, LLC for Disability Discrimination
BALTIMORE – Verizon Maryland, LLC, a leading telecommunications company, violated federal law when it refused to allow a disabled employee to compete for vacant positions within the company to find work compatible with his disability, forcing him to quit, the
Balfour Beatty Sued by EEOC Over Sex Harassment at Construction Worksite
RALEIGH, N.C. – Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc., a highway construction company incorporated in Delaware and doing business in Craven County, North Carolina, violated federal law when it subjected a female truck driver to severe and pervasive sexual harassment, a hostile
September Digital Accessibility Roundup
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Hooters of Louisiana to Pay $650,000 to Resolve EEOC Race and Retaliation Lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – Hooters of Louisiana, LLC and associated companies (“Hooters”) have agreed to pay former African American employees $650,000 to settle a race and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
Jury Awards Over $36 Million in EEOC Disability Discrimination Case Against Werner Trucking
ST. LOUIS – An eight-person jury in Omaha, Nebraska returned a verdict of $36,075,000 in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on disability discrimination claims against Drivers Management, LLC and Werner Enterprises, Inc., the federal agency announced
Eden Foods to Pay Over $182,500 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
DETROIT, MI – Eden Foods, Inc., will pay more than $182,500 to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to obtain relief for former employees at the natural foods company’s Clinton, Michigan headquarters,