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EEOC Sues Pete’s Car Smart for Age and Disability Discrimination
DALLAS – Pete’s Car Smart Inc., a car dealership based in Amarillo, Texas, violated federal law by firing a long-time employee based on her age and cardiovascular-related disability, the federal agency announced today.
Red Barchetta LLC Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
ELKINS, W.Va. – Red Barchetta LLC, a Holiday Inn Express & Suites-brand franchisee in Elkins, West Virginia, will pay $40,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a former
Partner Spotlight: Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments is fast-tracking disability inclusion
“Without accessible products and services, millions of customers with disabilities cannot manage their finances independently. I have been overwhelmed by the visibility and level of engagement our leaders and senior executives devote to accessibility. Knowing
EEOC Sues Triple Canopy, Inc. for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation
WASHINGTON– Triple Canopy, Inc. (Triple Canopy) a Reston, Virginia-based company that provides protective services to federal agencies, violated federal law by refusing to allow a male employee to have a beard as a religious accommodation, and not scheduling him for
When Researching Self Identification Becomes a Catalyst for Personal Evolution
Reid Jewett Smith, Ph.D.
Director of Research
For me, researching self identification was more than a problem-driven academic exercise; this project led me down an introspective and metacognitive path that placed me squarely in the middle of the subject. Here, I can’t
Our 24 Hours of GAAD Retrospective
The Idea
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD) is an opportunity to highlight the importance of making sure the technology we build and buy can be used by people with disabilities around the globe. Accessibility is essential for people like me as
Parris Pizza Company to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Race Harassment Lawsuit
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Parris Pizza Company, LLC, the former owner of a Domino’s Pizza franchise in Olean, New York, has agreed to pay $150,000 and provide other relief to resolve a racial harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment
EEOC Chair Issues New Report “Building for the Future: Advancing Equal Employment Opportunity in the Construction Industry”
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte A.
Inspira Medical Centers to Pay $100,000 to Conciliate EEOC Discrimination Finding
PHILADELPHIA — Inspira Medical Centers, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, also known as Inspira Health Network, which owns and operates several hospitals and numerous health centers in New Jersey, has entered into conciliation agreements with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Lacey’s Place to Pay $92,964 to Settle EEOC Pay Discrimination Lawsuit
CHICAGO – Lacey’s Place LLC Series Midlothian, doing business as Lacey’s Place, which owns and operates more than 30 video gaming parlors in Illinois, will pay $92,964 and furnish other relief to settle a pay discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed
PFG Customized Distribution to Pay $709,971 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
INDIANAPOLIS —Kenneth O. Lester Company, Inc., doing business as PFG Customized Distribution – Indiana, will pay $709,971 in monetary relief and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a federal sex discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2023 Pitch Perfect Challenge
We are excited to announce the semi-finalists for the Disability:IN 2023 Pitch Perfect Challenge!
During the semi-finals, DOBEs will give their virtual pitches live to corporate decision-makers and fellow entrepreneurs. Three DOBEs, including one “People’s Choice” to be selected via social
Hubspot: Disability-Owned Business Enterprise Certification: Everything You Need to Know
Minority-owned business certification dates back to the 1970s but only gradually began being considered potentially applicable to entrepreneurs with disabilities some 15 years ago — decades after the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990.
This explains why, in
EEOC Sues Culver’s Restaurants of Cottage Grove for Multiple Forms of Harassment
MINNEAPOLIS – R & G Endeavors, Inc., a fast-food franchisee doing business as Culver’s Restaurants of Cottage Grove, violated federal law when it subjected employees to a hostile work environment based on race, sex, sexual orientation, and disability, the U.S.
Partner Spotlight: MassMutual
Adapt Business Resource Group and Disability:IN – Creating Pathways to Acceptance
Miranda McCarthy and Laura Nietupski appear to be healthy, happy, successful MassMutual employees. Miranda is a Change Readiness Consultant and Laura is an Insurance Operations Senior Director. Each has been
Selma Cowan Named EEOC’s New Deputy Chief Financial Officer
WASHINGTON –The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the selection of Selma Cowan as the federal agency’s deputy chief financial officer.
“The EEOC is fortunate to have Selma Cowan in this crucial role,” said Chair Charlotte A. Burrows. “Her
Registration Open for EEOC’s 2023 EXCEL Training Conference
WASHINGTON – Registration for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) 26th Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws (EXCEL) Training Conference is now open at: https://excel2023.vfairs.com/
EEOC Sues Tenet Healthcare / BBH SBMC / Shelby Baptist Medical Center for Disability Discrimination
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare Corporation and its subsidiary, BBH SBMC, LLC, doing business as Shelby Baptist Medical Center, violated federal law by refusing to provide a reasonable accommodation to an employee with medical restrictions and then firing her
EEOC Releases New Resource on Artificial Intelligence and Title VII
WASHINGTON – Today the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document, “Assessing Adverse Impact in Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence Used in Employment Selection Procedures Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” which is
EEOC Sues Conshohocken-Based Neuromonitoring Company for Pay Discrimination and Retaliation
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania health care services company violated federal civil rights laws by paying a female technician less than males on the basis of sex and by retaliating against her for complaining, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEOC Sues Swami’s Café and Honey’s Bistro for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
ENCINITAS, Calif. – Swami’s Café and Honey’s Bistro, a chain of casual counter and table-service restaurants, violated federal law by allowing a class of female employees to be subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
24 Hours of Global Accessibility Awareness Day: GAAD in a Box
Advancing Accessibility: Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
Disability:IN is proud to join inclusion champions around the world in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD) on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Recognized annually on the third Thursday of May, GAAD raises awareness
Kaiser to Pay $140,000 to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment Lawsuit
TACOMA, Wash. — Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington has agreed to pay $140,000 to an African American employee at its Tacoma Medical Center and provide other relief to resolve a racial harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment
EEOC Releases Update to Covid-19 Technical Assistance
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S.
EEOC Sues Corner Bar for Pregnancy Discrimination
AUSTIN, Texas – Corner Bar, which operates on South Lamar Boulevard in Austin, Texas, discriminated against a female bartender by reducing her hours and terminating her because she was pregnant, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a
Shepherd Electric to Pay $185,806 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
BALTIMORE – Shepherd Electric Co., Inc., a wholesale electrical distributor that operates in the Baltimore/Washington area, will pay $185,806 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC Sues Honolulu Restaurant and HR Company for Sexual Harassment of Male Employees
HONOLULU – A Honolulu restaurant and its outsourced human resources company violated federal law by subjecting male employees to sexual harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today.
Broadleaf and Conduent to Pay $120,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
NEW YORK – Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc., a business services provider that operates the New York E-ZPass toll collection system, and Broadleaf Results, Inc., an employment agency, will collectively pay $120,000 and furnish other relief to settle a
Hobby Lobby To Pay $50,000 To Settle Disability Discrimination Suit
ST. LOUIS – Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a national arts and crafts retailer, will pay $50,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Sues Charlotte IHOP for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Suncakes, LLC, a Texas-based company doing business as IHOP, violated federal law when it required an employee to work on Sundays despite a previously granted religious accommodation, and then fired him when he attempted to exercise his
EEOC Sues LeachGarner for Sex Discrimination
BOSTON – LeachGarner, Inc., a metallurgical manufacturer and supplier, violated federal law when it discriminated against a class of female employees by segregating its manufacturing workforce by sex and paying them less than male production workers at its Attleboro, Massachusetts
Mechanical Design Systems, Inc. to Pay $210,000 to Settle EEOC Pay Discrimination Lawsuit
BALTIMORE — Mechanical Design Systems, Inc. (MDS), a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) design and installation services company with offices in Clinton, Maryland and operating in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, has agreed to pay $210,000 and provide
Dental Health Products, Inc. to Pay $25,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Case
SAN ANTONIO, Texas –Dental Health Products, Inc. (DHP), a nationwide provider of supplies and equipment to dental practices, will pay $25,000 and furnish equitable relief to settle a federal sex-based retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – Goodwill Industries of Southeast Louisiana, Inc. has agreed to pay a former employee $60,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. The lawsuit was resolved through
EEOC Sues LM Wind Power for Race Harassment and Retaliation
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – LM Wind Power Blades, Inc, a wind turbine blade manufacturer, violated federal law when it subjected an African American employee to a racially hostile work environment and then retaliated against him for complaining, the U.S. Equal
Whiting-Turner to Pay $1.2 Million to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment and Retaliation Suit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, a construction management and general contracting company headquartered in Baltimore, will pay $1.2 million to a class of Black former workers and furnish other relief to settle a race harassment and retaliation lawsuit
EEOC Sues Mead Johnson & Company for Disability Discrimination
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Mead Johnson & Company, a manufacturer of baby formula, violated federal law at its Zeeland, Michigan facility by failing to provide a reasonable accommodation to an employee with a disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC Sues Sunnybrook Union for Race Discrimination
CHICAGO, Ill. – Sunnybrook Education Association, IEA-NEA, (“Sunnybrook Union”), a labor union representing teachers and educational support personnel in the Sunnybrook School District, violated federal civil rights law by blocking the promotion of an African American custodian to the role
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
Behind the Screen: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in the Workplace
Each year, the month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. This month provides awareness of various mental health challenges facing workers across corporate America.
According to
The American Management Association’s AMA Quarterly: How executives can more effectively include people with disabilities
Leaders have an opportunity to do more to be inclusive of people with disabilities–their employees, customers, and the public.
By Jill Houghton
Convincing leaders usually starts with the business case. The good news is there’s a strong one. When Disability:IN, a global
EEOC Sues Mueller Co., LLC and IH Services, Inc. for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Delaware-based Mueller Co., LLC and South Carolina-based IH Services, Inc. violated federal law by subjecting female IH Services employees to a hostile work environment based on sex and retaliating against them when they complained, the U.S. Equal
Partner Spotlight: McKesson
A Sense of Belonging
A veteran with an unseen disability, Cathy Reinoso helps others feel included through McKesson’s ERGs.
Cathy Reinoso knows the exact moment her journey with anxiety began: Sept. 11, 2001, when the first planes struck New York City’s Twin
EEOC Sues Mercy Health St. Mary’s for Religious Discrimination
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —Mercy Health St. Mary’s, a Grand Rapids hospital and member of the Trinity Health system, violated federal law when it failed to provide a religious accommodation to an applicant and declined to hire him because of his
Tamra Schweiberger Selected as New EEOC Tampa Field Office Director
MIAMI – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that Tamra Schweiberger has been selected as director of its Tampa Field Office, effective April 24.
EEOC Sues Dillard’s for Retaliation
ATLANTA – Dillard’s, Inc., a national department store chain based in Little Rock, Arkansas, violated federal law when it fired a long-tenured, high-achieving employee after she complained of discrimination and asked about a pregnancy accommodation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Partner Spotlight: Deloitte
Deloitte’s focus on accessibility underscores the organization’s commitment to equity and inclusion for people with disabilities
Deloitte has a longstanding reputation as a leader in advocating for the people with disabilities (PwD) community, which is evident at all levels of their
R&L Carriers to Pay $1.25 Million to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – R&L Carriers, Inc. and R&L Carriers, Shared Services, LLC (R&L Carriers), a nationwide trucking company headquartered in Wilmington, Ohio, will pay $1,250,000 to a class of female applicants and take steps to prevent future discrimination against female
EEOC Chair Burrows Joins DOJ, CFPB, And FTC Officials to Release Joint Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Systems
WASHINGTON – U.S. EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows and officials from three other federal agencies jointly pledged today to uphold America’s commitment to the core principles of fairness, equality, and justice as emerging automated systems, including those sometimes marketed as
EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination
RALEIGH, N.C. – Wal-Mart Stores East, LP violated federal law when it refused to excuse an employee’s disability-related leave and fired her for violating the company’s attendance policy, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged in a lawsuit filed
Spotlight on Mentoring: Diageo Brands & Casey Droege Cultural Productions
Mentee: Casey Droege, President & Founder, Casey Droege Cultural Productions
Website: www.caseydroege.com
Mentor: Kaitlin Vallance, Head of Procurement: Global Brands & Global Travel Diageo
Website: www.diageo.com
Supplier Diversity Website: https://www.diageo.com/en/esg/champion-inclusion-and-diversity
Kathleen Castore, Disability: IN Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant spoke with Casey Droege from Casey
EEOC Sues Pacific Culinary and CB Foods for Sexual Harassment, Retaliation and Constructive Discharge
LOS ANGELES – Pacific Culinary Group, Inc. and CB Foods, Inc., two companies involved in the sale, production, and/or distribution of Asian food products, violated federal law when they failed to prevent and correct ongoing sexual harassment and retaliation, the
EEOC Issues Promising Practices for Preventing and Addressing Harassment in the Federal Sector
WASHINGTON –The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a technical assistance document, “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Federal Sector,” which provides practical tips for preventing and addressing harassment within the federal civilian workforce.
A.V.I. Sea Bar & Chophouse Restaurant to Pay $55,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
ST. LOUIS – A.V.I. Sea Bar & Chophouse restaurant, a Wichita steakhouse with an attached catering service known as Corporate Caterers of Wichita, has agreed to pay $55,000 to a former employee and furnish other relief to settle an employment
Heartfelt Home Healthcare Services Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit with EEOC
ERIE, Pa. – Heartfelt Home Healthcare Services, Inc., a Pennsylvania home healthcare provider, will pay $20,000 to a former employee and take significant steps to prevent future discriminatory treatment of its employees to settle a pregnancy and disability discrimination lawsuit
Nursing Facility Symphony of Joliet to Pay $400,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
CHICAGO – Symphony Deerbrook, LLC will pay $400,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over conduct at its Symphony of Joliet facility, the federal agency announced today.
Entrepreneur: What Is the Economic Impact of Hiring Autistic, Neurodivergent and Disabled Talent? Here’s What You Should Know.
Here are nine reasons why disability inclusion benefits not just workplaces but the overall economy as well.
Much as the world sings paeans of praise about how disability inclusion has become an integral part of workplace culture, concerns around return on
Jiashen You Named New Chief Data Officer for EEOC
WASHINGTON – Chair Charlotte A. Burrows of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has named Dr. Jiashen You as the agency’s new chief data officer and head of its Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA), the federal agency
EEOC Sues Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
LAS VEGAS – DTG Las Vegas, LLC; Fifth Street Gaming, LLC; and DTG Las Vegas Manager, LLC (collectively doing business as “Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino”) violated federal law by failing to provide reasonable accommodations to a class of employees
Alden Short and Hinson Jennings to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC National Origin Discrimination Suit
DALLAS – Alden Short and Hinson Jennings, a Dallas-based property management company, will pay $85,000 and furnish other relief to settle a national origin harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
EEOC Sues Sandia Transportation for Harassment of Female Employees
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Sandia Transportation LLC (Sandia), a non-emergency medical transportation company with its principal place of business in Albuquerque, New Mexico, violated federal law by subjecting several female transportation workers to illegal harassment based on their sex and sexual
Join IN and Celebrate April as Autism Acceptance Month
Join IN to Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Acceptance Month is recognized annually in April. Originally started in 1970 as “Autism Awareness Month,” the Autistic community continuously calls for more than just ‘awareness’ but for public acceptance and celebration.
Many of us
April Digital Accessibility Roundup
Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for April.
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
April Digital Accessibility Roundup
Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for April.
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
J&M Industries Sued by EEOC for Age Discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – J&M Industries, Inc., a manufacturing and distribution company based in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, violated federal law when it fired an employee because of her age after she refused to retire when she turned 65 years old, the U.S.
EEOC Sues Exact Sciences Laboratories for Age Discrimination in Hiring
DENVER – Exact Sciences Laboratories, LLC, manufacturer of the Cologuard colon cancer screening test, violated federal law by discriminating against a job applicant based on his age, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
EEOC Sues T.C. Wheelers for Harassing and Driving Out Transgender Employee
BUFFALO, N.Y. – T C Wheelers, Inc., which operates T.C. Wheelers Bar & Pizzeria in Tonawanda, New York, violated federal law when management and employees harassed an employee because of his gender identity, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination
RALEIGH, N.C. – Wal-Mart Stores East, LP violated federal law when it refused to excuse an employee’s disability-related leave and fired him for violating the company’s attendance policy, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged in a lawsuit filed
EEOC Sues Total Systems Services for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
ATLANTA – Total Systems Services, LLC, a global payments processing company based in Columbus, Georgia, violated federal law by denying repeated requests by an employee with a disability for remote work as a reasonable accommodation due to increased risks related
EEOC Sues PRC Industries for Racial Harassment and Retaliatory Termination
RENO, Nev. – E-commerce remanufacturer PRC Industries (PRC) violated federal law by tolerating racial harassment of two Black workers and firing them in retaliation for reporting the harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed
Total Employment and Management to Pay $276,000 to Resolve EEOC National Origin, Retaliation Charge
LONGVIEW, Wash. – R & SL, which does business as Total Employment and Management (TEAM), an employment firm based in Washington and Oregon, has agreed to pay $276,000 and take other actions to conciliate a national origin discrimination and retaliation
Partner Spotlight: Dow
Dow’s Disability Employee Network (DEN) Drives Awareness and Fosters Community During the month of October 2022, Dow’s Disability Employee Network (DEN), held a month-long celebration in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The celebration, themed “Let’s Talk About It”
EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Wal-Mart Stores East, LP violated federal law when it refused to excuse an employee’s disability-related leave and discharged her for violating the company’s attendance policy, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged in a lawsuit filed
EEOC Issues Report on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the Federal Sector
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a research report, Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Federal Sector, which provides comprehensive information and data on the effectiveness of federal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs and their practices
Federal Court Awards More Than $2.6 Million to EEOC Against Green JobWorks LLC
BALTIMORE – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has obtained a default judgment in U.S. District Court in its sex discrimination lawsuit against Green JobWorks LLC, the federal agency announced today.
Federal Court Awards More Than $2.6 Million to EEOC Against Green JobWorks LLC
BALTIMORE – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has obtained a default judgment in U.S. District Court in its sex discrimination lawsuit against Green JobWorks LLC, the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Issues Federal Workforce Report for 2020
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released its Annual Report on the Federal Workforce for fiscal year (FY) 2020. Despite the significant progress the federal sector has made in promoting equal employment opportunity (EEO), workforce data
EEOC Sues Otis Elevator Company for Disability Discrimination
BOSTON – Otis Worldwide Corporation, doing business as Otis Elevator Company — a global company based in Farmington, Connecticut that constructs, repairs, modernizes, and maintains elevators, escalators, and related equipment — violated federal law by failing to provide a reasonable
EEOC Scores Summary Judgment Win Against UPS in Disability Discrimination Case
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A federal judge has ruled as a matter of law that United Parcel Service, Inc. violated federal law by failing to accommodate and then firing an employee because of his disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
ResourceMFG to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC National Origin Discrimination Suit
ST. LOUIS – ResourceMFG, a national manufacturing specialty staffing company, will pay $75,000 to resolve a national origin discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
DHI Group, Inc. Conciliates EEOC National Origin Discrimination Finding
MIAMI – DHI Group, Inc., which operates job-search website for technology professionals Dice.com, has entered into a conciliation agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to resolve national origin discrimination charges, the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Sues Subway Franchises for Unlawful Employment Practices on the Basis of Race and Color
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina-based Subway franchises Bilal & Aaya Subway, Inc., H & F Subway, Inc. and L & H Subway, Inc. (Subway) violated federal law when they subjected employees to a hostile work environment, discharged Black employees and
EEOC Sues Papa John’s Pizza for Disability Discrimination
ATLANTA – Papa John’s Pizza, an international chain of pizza restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, unlawfully denied a blind employee’s request to keep his service dog on site and away from both customers and food preparation activities during his shifts,
Joyce Willoughby Named as EEOC’s New Inspector General
WASHINGTON – Joyce Willoughby will be the new inspector general of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), effective March 13, the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Releases Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2022
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released its report on the agency’s performance during the 2022 fiscal year (FY). The report highlights the EEOC’s efforts during a time of increasing demand for equal employment services among the
EEOC’s Memphis District Office is Moving
MEMPHIS – The Memphis District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is moving, the federal agency announced today. The new office, which should provide improved security and accessibility for the public, is 200 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 1400,
EEOC Sues Innovative Services NW for Disability Discrimination
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Innovative Services NW (ISNW), a nonprofit providing programs for people with disabilities and others to build self-reliance through educational, therapeutic, and employment services, violated federal law when it refused to accommodate an employee with a degenerative hip
Exxon Mobil Corporation Sued by EEOC for Race Discrimination
BATON ROUGE, La. – Exxon Mobil Corporation, doing business as ExxonMobil Chemical Corporation, violated federal law when it failed to take effective measures to prevent the display of hangman’s nooses at its Baton Rouge complex, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Owners and Managers of Kingston Properties Pay $240,000 in Sex Harassment Settlement
KINGSTON, N.Y. – Kingston Properties—a group of companies that developed, owned, and managed five affordable housing complexes in Kingston, New York—will pay $240,000 to five women to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
March Digital Accessibility Roundup
Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for March.
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
Safelite Autoglass to Pay $45,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
AUSTIN, Texas – Ohio-based Safelite AutoGlass, a vehicle glass repair and replacement business, agreed to pay $45,000 to settle a sex-based discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Fischer Connectors, Inc. to Pay $460,000 to Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit
ATLANTA – Fischer Connectors, Inc., a Swiss-based national manufacturer of circular connectors used in medical devices, will pay $460,000 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Aruba Airlines to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
MIAMI – Arubaanse Luchtvaart Maatschhappij Nv, Inc., doing business as Aruba Airlines, will pay $75,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
According to EEOC’s lawsuit, Aruba Airlines
EEOC Sues Alternate Solutions Health Network and Inova Home Health for Pay Discrimination
WASHINGTON – Inova Home Health, LLC (IHH), which is owned in-part and managed by Alternate Solutions Health Network, LLC (ASHN), provides home healthcare coordination services to patients at the Inova Health System in northern Virginia, including through the services of
EEOC Announces Two Key Staff Appointments
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the appointment of two key Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership positions. Christine Park-Gonzalez was named the new district director for the EEOC Los Angeles District and Elizabeth “Betsy” Rader
Lyneer Staffing, LLC Will Pay $119,400 to Settle Americans with Disabilities Act Suit
BALTIMORE – Lyneer Staffing, LLC, a leading national staffing agency, will provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to deaf applicants, train its managers on reasonable accommodations, and pay $119,400 to settle an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) suit, the U.S. Equal
EEOC Sues United Labor Agency for Disability Discrimination
CLEVELAND – The United Labor Agency (ULA), a Cleveland-based non-profit that focuses on workforce development, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by discriminating against an employee based on her disability, breast cancer, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Monro, Inc. to Pay $200,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
CHICAGO – Monro, Inc., owner and operator of more than 1,000 auto care locations across the country, will pay $200,000 and provide other relief to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
Joe & The Juice Resolves Sex Discrimination Charge
LOS ANGELES – Joe & the Juice, a nationwide restaurant specializing in juice, coffee and sandwiches, has settled a federal charge of discrimination filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for $715,000 and other injunctive relief, the federal
EEOC Sues Domino’s Franchise for Racial Harassment, Constructive Discharge
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Parris Pizza Company, LLC, a Domino’s Pizza franchise in Olean, New York, violated federal law when it permitted race-based harassment of Black employees by managers and co-workers, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a
Disability:IN Reaches 500+ Certified #DisabilityOwned Businesses
Disability:IN’s DOBE Community Reaches 500+!
The Disability:IN Supplier Diversity program certifies disability-owned business enterprises, including service-disabled and veteran disability-owned businesses, and links them to organizations seeking to diversify their supply chains. We are thrilled to announce that Disability:IN’s network of certified
EEOC Hearing Explores Potential Benefits and Harms of Artificial Intelligence and other Automated Systems in Employment Decisions
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) held a public hearing to examine the use of automated systems, including artificial intelligence (AI), in employment decisions. Increasingly, employers are using automated systems to make employment decisions, including the
February Digital Accessibility Roundup
Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round-up of digital accessibility news for February.
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 Accessibility
Pierrette McIntire Named as EEOC’s New Chief Information Officer
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the appointment of Pierrette McIntire to a key Senior Executive Service (SES) position at the agency. McIntire has been named as the new chief information officer (CIO) of the
McDonald Oil Company to Pay $400,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – McDonald Oil Company has agreed to pay $400,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Updated EEOC Resource Explains ADA Requirements for Individuals with Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released an updated resource document, “Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act,” explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to job applicants and employees
Forbes: JanSport Launches Highly Adaptive Bag And Backpack Range For Mobility Impaired
One of America’s leading bag and backpack brands JanSport dipped its toe into the adaptive fashion market this week when it launched its collection of highly accessible crossbody bags and backpacks.
The adaptive clothing market, which is estimated to be worth
Excentia to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Suit
PHILADELPHIA — Excentia Human Services, also known as The Pai Corporation and the S. June Smith Center, will pay $100,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal
Burger King Franchise to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – North Georgia Foods, Inc., a Georgia-based company operating several Burger King restaurants, including one in Murphy, North Carolina, has agreed to pay $60,000 and provide other relief to settle a sex harassment, retaliation and pregnancy discrimination lawsuit
Engadget: The Tech Industry Still Has a Long Way to go When it Comes to Accessibility
Progress continued to be made in 2022, paving the way for a more inclusive industry.
As many in the accessibility community will tell you, inclusive design isn’t an endeavor that’s “one and done.” It’s a continuous, ongoing effort to ensure that
Forbes: Disabled People Are A Vital Part Of Your Workforce: Advice To Help You Manage
Are you missing the opportunity to attract or retain a highly motivated and qualified segment of the working population? Research shows that disabled people have higher levels of motivation, innovation, loyalty, problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify creative solutions.
Orchard Company to Pay $127,500 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
YAKIMA, Wash. — Chief Orchards Administrative Services, a tree fruit business based in Yakima, Washington, has agreed to pay $127,500 to a former employee and to provide other relief to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal
Pneuline Supply Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Case
GREELEY, Colo. – Pneuline Supply, a Colorado parts manufacturer, will pay $44,250 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
North Memorial Health to Pay $180,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS – North Memorial Health, a health care provider that operates two hospitals and 26 specialty and primary care clinics, urgent and emergency care facilities and medical transportation services throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area, will pay $180,000 and provide
Spotlight on Mentoring: LingPerfect Translations & Bayer
Mentee: LingPerfect Translations, Paul Gromek, CEO & President, certified DOBE
Website: www.lptranslations.com
Mentor: Bayer, Leverkusen, Germany, Patrick Hinojosa, Head of Procurement Technical Community
Website: www.bayer.com
Please add your supplier registration link: Bayer Group (suppliergateway.com)
Kathleen Castore, Disability:IN Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant, is very excited
Comment Period Open for EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released for public comment, and published in the Federal Register on January 10, a draft of its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for Fiscal Years 2023-2027, the agency announced today. Once
Hiland Dairy to Pay $140,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
ST. LOUIS – Hiland Dairy Foods, a Springfield, Missouri-based producer and distributor of dairy products, will pay $140,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
McDonald’s Franchise to Pay Nearly $2 Million to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
LAS VEGAS – AMTCR, Inc., AMTCR Nevada, Inc., and AMTCR California, LLC (AMTCR), a Kingman, Arizona headquartered franchise owner operating approximately 18 McDonald’s restaurants in Nevada, Arizona and California, will pay $1,997,500 to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by
Williamsburg Hometown Iga Sued by EEOC for Religious Discrimination
The Williamsburg Hometown IGA violated federal discrimination law by refusing to hire a job applicant because of his Spiritualist Rastafarian dreadlocks hairstyle, the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed on December 27, 2022.
Red Roof Inns, Inc. Will Pay $43,188 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
Red Roof Inns, Inc. (Red Roof) will pay $43,188.00 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
American Piping Inspection to Pay $250,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
HOUSTON – American Piping Inspection, Inc. (API), an Oklahoma-based testing and piping inspection services company, agreed to pay $250,000 and to provide other substantial equitable relief to resolve a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
EEOC and CCS Facility Services Conciliate Sexual Harassment Finding
RENTON, Wash. – CCS Facility Services, Inc. has agreed to provide payment and furnish other relief to resolve a sexual harassment complaint filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
The Latina janitor who filed the
EEOC and Fashion Retailers Conciliate Pregnancy Bias Charge
HAYDEN, Idaho – Fashion retailers Sage Boutique, LLC, and Just Because – Washington, LLC, located in Hayden, Idaho, and Newport, Washington, respectively, have agreed to pay a former employee $37,000 and furnish other relief to resolve a discrimination charge filed
EEOC Announces Two Senior-Level Appointments
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the selection of two individuals to key Senior Executive Service managerial positions at the agency. EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows selected Patricia St. Clair as the new director of Field
EEOC Sues Enforge, LLC for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Enforge, LLC, a Michigan-based tie rods and automotive parts company conducting business in North Carolina, violated federal law when it subjected a female employee to a sexually hostile work environment and then fired her for complaining about
Proctor Financial to Pay $67,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Suit and Avoid Trial
DETROIT – Proctor Financial, Inc., an insurance company based in Troy, Michigan that provides insurance products for residential and commercial properties, will pay $67,000 to settle a retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
ISS Facility Services to Pay $47,500 to Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
ATLANTA – ISS Facility Services, Inc. (ISS), a workplace experience and facility management company, will pay $47,500 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal
Outokumpu Stainless USA, LLC to Pay $49,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Outokumpu Stainless USA, LLC agreed to pay $49,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Announces Registration Now Open for FY 2023 Federal EEO Training Courses
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today opening of registration for FY 2023 federal sector EEO training courses at https://www.eeoc.gov/training-institute/eeo-federal-courses. The first of more than 50 classes will begin in Feb. 2023 with virtual and in-person
Qualtool Agrees to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
MIAMI – Qualtool, Inc., a Tavares, Florida tool manufacturing company, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
According to the EEOC’s
EEOC Sues Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for Religious Discrimination
ATLANTA – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), a pediatric healthcare system in Georgia, violated federal law when it fired a maintenance assistant for requesting a religious exemption to its influenza vaccination policy, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged
JDKD Enterprises Will Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
PHILADELPHIA — JDKD Enterprises, L.P., a Sewell, New Jersey limited partnership that owns and operates numerous McDonald’s franchises in New Jersey, will pay $100,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
2023 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo Registration is Now Open
Registration for the 2023 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo is LIVE!
We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the corporate disability inclusion event of the year! Join us from July 10-13 in Orlando, FL to gather with
CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion
Join INEmail InquiryCEO Letter on Disability InclusionView Official Letter.
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
Fortune: Long COVID has forced millions out of work and wiped out $170 billion in wages annually. Here’s how employers can avoid losing talent this winter
Winter is quickly approaching, marking yet another turn around the sun for the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is a silver lining when it comes to inoculation progress. More than 80% of the U.S. population has received at least one vaccine
Rural Office of Community Services Inc. to Pay $320,000 to Resolve EEOC Sex Discrimination Charge
CHICAGO – Rural Office of Community Services Inc., a Wagner, South Dakota-based social services agency, which serves low-income families and individuals across multiple locations in South Dakota, will pay $320,000 in monetary relief to a class of affected employees to
Jerry’s Chevrolet and Jerry’s Motor Cars will Pay $62,500 to Settle EEOC Equal Pay and Retaliation Suit
BALTIMORE – Jerry’s Chevrolet Inc., and Jerry’s Motor Cars Inc., leading Baltimore County auto dealerships, will pay $62,500 and furnish other relief to settle a pay discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
Partner Spotlight: Texthelp and KPMG work together to include people with neurodivergent conditions
Texthelp and KPMG Work Together to Include People with Neurodivergent Conditions
Texthelp is a global technology company that believes everyone deserves to understand and be understood. They make assistive technology to support people with neurodivergent conditions or those who struggle with
Partner Spotlight: Texthelp and KPMG work together to include people with neurodivergent conditions
Texthelp and KPMG Work Together to Include People with Neurodivergent Conditions
Texthelp is a global technology company that believes everyone deserves to understand and be understood. They make assistive technology to support people with neurodivergent conditions or those who struggle with
Partner Spotlight: Texthelp
Inclusive communication matters. For us, it’s personal.
Written by Martin McKay, Founder & CEO, Texthelp
We live in a diverse world. Naturally, the way we each communicate is also diverse. All of us have our own way of thinking, understanding and expressing
December Digital Accessibility Roundup
Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round-up of digital accessibility news for December.
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 Accessibility
Circle K to Pay $8 Million to Resolve EEOC Disability, Pregnancy, and Retaliation Charges
PHOENIX – Circle K Stores Inc. has entered into a nationwide agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to resolve disability, pregnancy and retaliation discrimination charges, the federal agency announced today.
Join the #IDPWD Recognition Tag Relay!
As our world continues to change, it has become even more evident that we each have a role to play in building an inclusive economy. From emerging talent to the C-Suite, we need leaders across the globe to join IN
Outwest Express and American One Source Agree to Pay $90,000 to Resolve Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Charge
LOUIS – Outwest Express, a transportation services company, and American One Source, a professional employer organization that provides human resource services, have agreed to pay $90,000 to voluntarily resolve a sex discrimination and retaliation charge filed with the U.S. Equal
Evangeline Hawthorne Named New EEOC Miami District Office Director
MIAMI – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that Evangeline Hawthorne has been named director of its Miami District Office.
As district director, Hawthorne will manage and oversee the EEOC’s work enforcing the federal laws against employment discrimination
Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation to Pay $55,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Suit
ATLANTA – Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation, a public hospital in Atlanta, Ga., will pay $55,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency announced today.
Keystone Foods LLC to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Keystone Foods LLC, which operates a food processing facility in Eufaula, Alabama, agreed to pay $60,000 to settle a retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Sacramento Paper Plant to Pay $385,000 to Settle EEOC Race Harassment Lawsuit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Paper manufacturers Packaging Corporation of America Central California Corrugated, LLC. (PCA) and Schwarz Partners LP will pay $385,000 and implement preventative measures to settle a racial harassment lawsuit seeking relief for two African American men who worked
NaVOBA and Disability:IN Collaborate to Advance Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) announced today a formal collaboration with Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business.
Under the agreement, NaVOBA and Disability:IN will work to enhance business opportunities for
Spotlight on Mentoring: Dominus Gray & GSK
Mentee: Dominus Gray LLC, Odie Gray, CEO & Founder, certified SDV-DOBE and Minority-Owned Business.
Website: www.dominusgray.com
Mentor: GSK, Tameka Little, Senior Manager, Supplier Diversity
Website: www.gsk.com
GSK Supplier diversity page/registration: SupplierOne
Disability:IN Celebrating Veteran’s Day
In celebration and thanks to our Veterans, Kathleen Castore, Disability:IN Supplier
EEOC and Federal Agency Partners Issue Resource Document for Military Service Members & Veterans Facing Employment Discrimination
WASHINGTON- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released a resource document, “Protections Against Employment Discrimination for Service Members and Veterans,” describing federal protections from unlawful employment discrimination against service members and veterans.
Pneuline Supply Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Case
GREELEY, Colo. – Pneuline Supply, a Colorado parts manufacturer, will pay $44,250 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
United Airlines to Pay $305,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
NEW YORK – United Airlines will pay $305,000 to a Buddhist pilot and will provide other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
EEOC and Resourceful Environmental Services Agree to Conciliate Sexual Orientation Charge
TUPELO, Miss. – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Resourceful Environmental Services, headquartered in Ripley, Mississippi, reached a voluntary conciliation agreement to resolve a charge of discrimination filed by a former employee alleging a hostile work environment based
EEOC Seeks Public Input on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released for public comment a draft of its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026, the agency announced today. The draft plan can be found at Regulations.gov (https://www.regulations.gov/document/EEOC-2022-0004-0001). Comments must be
Ford Motor Company to Pay $115,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Case
CHICAGO – Automaker Ford Motor Company will pay $115,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Jury Returns Verdict for EEOC in ‘Regarded As’ Disability Case Against West Meade Place
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A jury has returned a verdict for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a former employee fired by West Meade Place, a privately owned Nashville rehabilitation and health care facility, the federal agency
Partner Spotlight: Meijer
Meijer Invests in Technology to Support Blind and Low Vision Community
Midwest superstore Meijer is no stranger to innovation, having pioneered the first supercenter more than 60 years ago. That passion for innovation drives the company to explore and invest in
November Digital Accessibility Roundup
Welcome to Disability:IN’s monthly round-up of digital accessibility news for November. 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 Accessibility
EEOC and Kroger Limited Partnership I Resolve Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Kroger Limited Partnership I will pay $180,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency announced today. The EEOC had filed suit on behalf of two
EEOC Sues Global Medical Response and American Medical Response for Religious and Disability Discrimination
DENVER – Emergency transport companies Global Medical Response, Inc. (“GMR”), American Medical Response, Inc. (“AMR”), and AMR’s subsidiaries located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, violated federal law by discriminating and retaliating against a nationwide class of applicants and employee first responders
Regina Stephens Named EEOC’s New Chief Administrative Judge
WASHINGTON — Regina Stephens has been named to the newly created senior executive position of chief administrative judge in the Office of Field Programs, the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
EEOC Releases Updated “Know Your Rights” Poster
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released the ‘Know Your Rights’ poster, which updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. Covered employers are required by federal law to prominently display the poster at
Elwood Staffing to Pay $77,500 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
OREM, Utah – An Orem, Utah branch of Elwood Staffing Services, a nationwide staffing company, will pay $77,500 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced
Russell Shaffer Joins Disability:IN as Executive Vice President, Programs & Strategy
Russell Shaffer
Executive Vice President, Programs & Strategy
We are thrilled to welcome Russell Shaffer to Team Disability:IN as the Executive Vice President, Programs & Strategy. He brings over 20 years of experience as a distinguished communicator with a background in Diversity,
Focus Plumbing Pays $500,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
LAS VEGAS – Focus Plumbing, LLC agreed to pay $500,000 and along with Focus Electric, LLC, Focus Concrete, LLC, Focus Fire Protection, LLC, and Focus Framing, Door, & Trim, LLC, agreed to furnish comprehensive injunctive relief to settle a sexual
Pivotal Home Solutions to Pay $175,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
CHICAGO – Pivotal Home Solutions, a home warranty company headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, will pay $175,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Cheddar: 2022 Disability Equality Index
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World Mental Health Day
Leslie Wilson
Executive Vice President, Global Workplace Initiatives
Disability:IN
On this World Mental Health Day, I want the citizens of the world to know that mental health conditions are diagnosable, treatable health conditions. And no matter who we are or what we know,