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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Partner Spotlight: Liberty Mutual Insurance
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From frontline workers to hybrid employees, technology is a critical part of how we all work, and having accessible solutions is fundamental to providing an inclusive workplace.
To ensure that employees of all abilities and all backgrounds have equal
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
Partner Spotlight: Robert Half
Global talent solutions firm Robert Half and wholly owned subsidiary Protiviti are committed to the ever-evolving journey of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
At the core of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) approach, we are invested in making long-term,
Partner Spotlight: KPMG
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.
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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.
Building Inclusive and Equitable Businesses for All: Disability Employment as the Future of Work
Building Inclusive and Equitable Businesses for All: Join Disability:IN in Celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month (#DEAM)
Multiple activities celebrating disability employment as the future of work.
October marks Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), a time when we recognize the critical contributions people
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
Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for August.
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
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,
Sinclair Broadcast Group to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Suit
BALTIMORE – Sinclair Broadcast Group will pay $85,000 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.
A help desk technician who was diagnosed with schizoaffective
University of Texas, Permian Basin to Settle EEOC Equal Pay Suit
MIDLAND, Texas – The University of Texas, Permian Basin has agreed to pay $46,000 in damages and to furnish other relief in order to settle a pay discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal
SAVA to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
DENVER – SSC Montrose San Juan Operating Co., LLC and SavaSeniorCare Administrative Services, LLC (collectively, “SAVA”) have agreed to pay $150,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
JC Market Thriftway to Pay Over $50,000 Following EEOC Investigation
NEWPORT, Ore. –JC Market, Inc., doing business as JC Market Thriftway, a Lincoln County, Oregon grocery chain, has agreed to provide $50,000 in compensatory damages, backpay, and furnish other injunctive relief to resolve a charge of disability discrimination filed with
EEOC Sues Employment & Training Centers, Inc. for Disability Discrimination
HOUSTON – Employment & Training Centers, Inc. violated federal law by refusing to provide a reasonable accommodation for an individual applying for a data entry position in its Houston office, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a
Partner Spotlight: Pfizer
National Disability Employment Awareness Month – October
Pfizer’s SourceAbled program is an Enterprise program designed to deliver sustainable solutions for attracting, hiring, and retaining qualified talent who are autistic, neurodivergent, and/or have disabilities.
At Pfizer, we believe in equity. We believe everyone
United Labor Agency Will Pay $32,371 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
CLEVELAND – The United Labor Agency (ULA), a Cleveland-based non-profit that focuses on workforce development, will pay $32,371 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Sues Intertwined Real Estate Companies for Pregnancy Discrimination
NEW YORK – St. Charles Housing, LP, Menowitz Management Corp., and Rental Assistance II, Inc., doing business as Apartment Corp., interrelated companies that own and manage residential and commercial properties throughout the country, fired a female property manager just days
David Davis Chosen as New Director of EEOC’s St. Louis District
ST. LOUIS – David Davis has been chosen as the new director of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) St. Louis District, the federal agency announced today.
“I am delighted that Mr. Davis has accepted this position,” said EEOC Chair
EEOC Sues TNT Crane & Rigging for Race Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
FORT WORTH, Texas – TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc., one of the largest crane service providers in North America, with over 40 branches in the United States and Canada, violated federal law by subjecting four Black employees to race-based discrimination
EEOC Announces Several Sexual Harassment Lawsuits Filed Against the Las Vegas Hospitality Industry
LAS VEGAS – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced four lawsuits against local restaurants in the Las Vegas and Southern Nevada area this week.
EEOC Sues Hooters of America for Race and Color Discrimination
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Hooters of America, LLC, a Georgia Corporation, violated federal law when it failed to recall employees after a COVID-motivated layoff because they were Black and/or had dark skin tones, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged
EEOC Sues Mariscos El Puerto and La Catrina for Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Harassment Against Gay and Lesbian Workers
LAS VEGAS — Mariscos El Puerto, Inc. and La Catrina, LLC, a restaurant and bar based in Las Vegas, violated federal law when its owners, managers, supervisors, co-workers, and customers subjected female workers to sexual harassment and subjected gay and
EEOC Sues Bouchon and Thomas Keller Restaurant Group for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
LAS VEGAS – KVP, LP, doing business as Bouchon Restaurant, and KRM, Inc, doing business as Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, together operate a restaurant chain including restaurants such as French Laundry, Bouchon Bistro, and Bouchon Bakery, violated federal law by
EEOC Sues Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc. for Sexual Harassment
LAS VEGAS – Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc., the owner and operator of a chain of gambling parlors and hotel casino and resort facilities, which includes the Laughlin River Lodge Hotel & Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, violated federal law when it
Fast Company: How JanSport designed better bags for people with limited dexterity
Designed in collaboration with Disability:IN, JanSport’s Adaptive Collection is a winner of the 2023 Innovation by Design Awards.
Backpack maker JanSport is demonstrating how heritage brands can successfully bring accessible design mainstream. In January, following a three-year collaboration with Disability:IN, a
Lady Luck Steakhouse Agrees to Resolve Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination
TACOMA, Wash. – Hoyle Enterprises LLC, doing business as Lady Luck Steakhouse (“Lady Luck”), a local restaurant in Tacoma, Washington, has agreed to the terms of a conciliation agreement following the investigation of a charge of discrimination filed with the
EEOC Adopts New Strategic Plan
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it has approved its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026 https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc-strategic-plan-2022-2026. Implementation will begin immediately.
CNBC: Just 21% of people with disabilities were employed in 2022—how employers can reduce hiring bias
One in four U.S. adults has a disability which impacts major life activities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including difficulty in hearing and seeing, in mobility like climbing stairs, in cognition like concentrating and in living
Industry Week: Becoming More Disability-Friendly Is in Manufacturing’s Best Interest
By: Leslie Wilson
Did you know that nearly 1.3 billion people globally live with some sort of disability? The disability community includes people who are affected physically, mentally, intellectually, developmentally or cognitively, or by a combination of factors.
One in four U.S.
Corning to Pay $120,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Case
NEW YORK – Corning Incorporated will pay $120,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, Corning violated federal law
EEOC Sues Gmri, Inc. for Disability Discrimination
PITTSBURGH – GMRI, Inc., doing business as Olive Garden, violated federal law by subjecting a job applicant for a busser position to discriminatory hiring practices because of his disability in its Tarentum, Pennsylvania location, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Court Awards Over $80,000 Dollars Against Coastal Drilling East, LLC and Coastal Well Service, LLC In EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has won a victory in federal court in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in its employment discrimination lawsuit against Coastal Drilling East, LLC and Coastal Well Service, LLC, the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Sues Barrett Distribution and Supreme Staffing for Retaliation
MEMPHIS – Barrett Distribution Center and Supreme Staffing LLC, operating as joint employers, violated federal civil rights law when they retaliated against an employee after he complained that Barrett discriminated against applicants and workers based on their national origin (Hispanic),
EEOC Sues Cloudbeds for Discriminating Against Deaf Applicant
BOSTON – Digital Arbitrage, Inc., doing business as Cloudbeds—an international, remote-first technology company that employs individuals around the world—violated federal law by denying an applicant’s request for an accommodation in the interview process and by refusing to hire the applicant
EEOC Sues Simply Slims for Sexual Harassment
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Simply Slims, L.L.C., and or Dixie Chicken, L.L.C. d/b/a Slim Chickens in Hot Springs, Arkansas, violated federal law when it subjected a class of teens and young adults to sexual harassment and a sexually hostile work
EEOC Sues Third Bench Holdings and Sher-Wood Cabinetry for Retaliation
DALLAS – Third Bench Holdings, a millwork and cabinet installations company, and its subsidiary Las Cruces Cabinets LLC d/b/a Sher-Wood Cabinetry, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, violated federal law by retaliating against three employees after reporting harassment and discriminatory
HomeCare: Making DEI a Corporate Priority
In today’s challenging homecare world, it’s easy for business owners and corporate leaders to put diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at the bottom of a very long to-do list. After all, it’s just something that’s nice to have, rather
Human Resources Director: 3 key ways to improve neurodiversity in the workplace
Many employees don’t disclose their disability, and employers need to move past ‘transactional accommodations,’ says expert
On July 26, Governor of California Gavin Newsom declared July 26 would be known as “Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day” in California — 33
Forbes: Why TV Ad Campaigns Are An Often Overlooked Tool For Corporate Disability Inclusion
Though success levels and prioritization may vary, nobody would ever argue that executing an effective corporate disability inclusion strategy isn’t a desirable outcome for most serious-minded medium to large-scale enterprises. Unfortunately, attaining this goal is often easier said than done
EEOC Issues Proposed Rule to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The NPRM was posted by the Federal Register for public inspection today and will be
Job Seekers Who Applied to National Staffing Agency BaronHR May Have Suffered Discrimination, EEOC Says
LOS ANGELES — On Sept. 13, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit in federal court against BaronHR for discriminatory employment practices based on race (Black, Asian, and white), national origin (non-Hispanic), sex (male and female),
Job Seekers Not Hired by Radiant Services in Gardena May Have Suffered Discrimination, EEOC Says
LOS ANGELES — On Sept. 13, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles against the commercial laundry facility Radiant Services Corp. for discouraging and denying equal job opportunities to Black,
Aurora Renovations and Developments, LLC Will Pay $50,000 to Settle Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Aurora Renovations and Developments, LLC, doing business as Aurora Pro Services, a North Carolina-based residential home service and repair company, has agreed to pay $50,000 and provide other relief to settle a religious harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
EEOC Sues Singley Construction for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
JACKSON, Miss. – Singley Construction Company, Inc., a Columbia, Mississippi-based company specializing in environmental and remediation services, violated federal law when it failed to accommodate an employee’s disability and then retaliated against her for requesting accommodation and filing a charge
EEOC Sues HCA Healthcare and Two of its Divisions for Race, National Origin, Age Discrimination and Retaliation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – HCA Healthcare, Inc. (and its divisions Tennessee Healthcare Management, Inc. and GME Overhead), a for-profit corporation headquartered in Nashville, providing graduate medical education in over 2,300 health care facilities, violated federal law by refusing to promote an
Four Seasons Licensed Home Care Agency Sued by EEOC for Race and National Origin Discrimination
NEW YORK–ACARE HHC Inc., doing business as Four Seasons Licensed Home Health Care Agency (“Four Seasons”), a Brooklyn-based company that provides its clients with home health aides, violated federal law by removing aides from their work assignments due to their
EEOC Sues Silver Bay Seafood Restaurant, Inc., for Sexual Harassment
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Silver Bay Seafood Restaurant, Inc. violated federal law when it subjected a female employee to a sexually hostile work environment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged in a lawsuit filed today.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Settles EEOC Charge
FRESNO, Calif. – The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has settled a federal charge of disability filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for significant training and other injunctive relief, the federal agency announced today.
According to the
Bojangles Restaurants, Inc. Will Pay $20,000.00 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Bojangles’ Restaurants, Inc., a Delaware corporation operating in Greensboro, North Carolina, has agreed to pay $20,000.00 and provide other relief to a settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Updated EEOC Resource About the ADA and Individuals with Visual Disabilities at Work
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released an updated technical assistance document, “Visual Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act,” explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to job applicants and
HR Brew: Disability unemployment hits historic low, but many people still don’t disclose their disability status
Disability:IN’s annual index found that just 4.5% of workers self-identify as disabled.
While disabled US workers have historically had some of the highest unemployment rates, the data shows that the last three years have seen tremendous progress in reducing the community’s
HR Dive: As corporate disability inclusion practices improve, uneven adoption remains
Employee self-identification and board representation rates remain low, according to a new disability equality index.
Companies are making strides in implementing more disability inclusion practices throughout their corporate culture, but several key areas need sustained attention in coming years, according to
Houcorp, Inc. to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
SEBASTIAN, Fla. – Houcorp, Inc. (Houcorp), a fast-food restaurant franchise operating seven restaurants in Indian River and Brevard Counties, will pay $50,000 and provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to applicants and employees, upon request, for interviews, orientations, trainings, and
Directors & Boards: Increasing Disability Representation on Corporate Boards
By Ted Kennedy Jr.
Reports show inclusion of disabled individuals lagging behind gender and ethnicity as a priority in the boardroom.
As a child, I lost my leg to pediatric bone cancer. Now I am a healthcare rights attorney and member of
Law 360: There Are More Disabled Lawyers At Work Than You Think
Law360 (July 11, 2023, 1:55 PM EDT) — People tend to underestimate the number of disabled lawyers in the workplace, but because many attorneys feel they need to project strength and not weakness, most of them hide their disability, according
Law 360: These Firms Are Top Of The Pack For Disability Inclusion
Law360 (July 11, 2023, 4:36 PM EDT) — The group behind the Disability Equality Index, which businesses and law firms use to measure their workplace inclusion efforts, announced Tuesday that seven law firms had been recognized for their progress in
Axios Newsletter: Disability Pride Month
More people are self-identifying as having a disability at work, according to the latest Disability Equality Index by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities.
Why it matters: If you’re not communicating inclusively, then you aren’t communicating effectively.
State of
EEOC Announces Keynote Speakers for 2023 EXCEL Training Conference
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced keynote speakers at the annual EXCEL (Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws) Training Conference to be held July 30 – Aug. 2 at the Washington Marriott Marquis. EXCEL provides the employer
Partner Spotlight: Vistra
Vistra Employee Resource Group Building Path to Freedom for People with Disabilities
Have you ever changed a life in a single morning? That’s the mission behind Vistra’s partnership with The Texas Ramp Project, a nonprofit building ramps for lower-income adults who
Partner Spotlight: MGM Resorts International
New vocational job placement program highlights MGM Resorts’ commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
As children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder transition into adulthood, national data shows they will experience substantial challenges accessing competitive employment opportunities, often resulting in unemploymenst or
Partner Spotlight: Northrop Grumman
Disability Inclusion is Pivotal to Northrop Grumman Remaining an Employer of Choice
At Northrop Grumman, we believe that creating a team and a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is essential to promoting innovation and increasing productivity and profitability. Our
Lion Elastomers Pays $175,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
HOUSTON – Lion Elastomers, LLC, a manufacturing plant in Port Neches, Texas, agreed to pay $175,000 and provide other relief pursuant to a consent decree entered by a federal district court on July 7, resolving a disability discrimination lawsuit filed
EEOC Sues Tech Mahindra for Discriminating against Deaf Applicant
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc., a large technology company, violated federal law by abruptly ending its interview with a qualified applicant for an engineering role and failing to hire the applicant because he was deaf, the U.S. Equal
Disability:IN Announces the 2023 Inclusion Awards Winners
Disability:IN Announces 2023 Inclusion Awards with Winners in 12 Categories: Walgreens Boots Alliance Named Employer of the Year; Dell Technologies Named Autism Inclusion Company of the Year
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, today announced
Alternate Solutions Health Network and Inova Home Health to Pay $105,000 to Settle EEOC Pay Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON — Inova Home Health, LLC (IHH) and Alternate Solutions Health Network, LLC (ASHN), which owns in-part and operates IHH, have agreed to pay $105,000 and provide other relief to settle a pay discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal
Salvation Army Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
DETROIT – The Salvation Army will pay $25,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to obtain relief for a former employee of the charitable organization’s Ann Arbor thrift store who was discriminated against
Teamsters Union Local #455 Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Case
BOULDER, Colo. – Teamsters Local Union # 455, a labor union with locations in Denver and Fort Morgan, Colorado, has agreed to pay $85,000 and provide other relief to resolve a federal lawsuit charging sexual harassment by one of its
100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023
These companies demonstrate a commitment to capturing great ideas, wherever they originate.
Our fifth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, created in collaboration with Accenture, recognizes more than 150 companies that understand vitally important breakthroughs can occur on the loading dock,
Vogue Business: How Gucci is using tech to aid blind and low-vision customers
The Kering-owned brand is rolling out a partnership with virtual accessibility assistance app Aira. It’s a step forward that shows just how much fashion has historically overlooked accessibility.
Gucci is taking steps to improve in-store accessibility for disabled consumers through a
2023 Disability Equality Index Top Scorers
The Disability Equality Index (DEI), a joint initiative with the American Association of People with Disabilities, is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions toward disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score, on
Forbes: Corporate Disability Inclusion Accelerating But Not In The Boardroom, Says Disability:IN
Workforce disability inclusion at some of America’s largest companies is in a healthier shape than ever before, according to Disability:IN’s latest Disability Equality Index which was announced on Monday.
There remains, however, one crucial area where progress appears slow and disability
Houchens Food Group to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Houchens Food Group, Inc., owner and operator of Pic-N-Sav grocery stores in several states and headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $50,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by
2023 Disability Equality Index® Uncovers Uneven Adoption of Corporate Disability Inclusion Practices
2023 Disability Equality Index® Uncovers Uneven Adoption of Corporate Disability Inclusion Practices
9 out of 10 companies encourage self-identification but rates hover at 4.5%, and only 7% report disability representation on their board of directors
Read the 2023 DEI ReportALEXANDRIA, VA. (July
Elevation Labs Sued by EEOC for Retaliation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Elevation Labs, LLC, formerly known as Northwest Cosmetics Labs, violated federal law by retaliating against an employee for raising allegations of race discrimination, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed
Partner Spotlight: Walgreens
Building an Inclusive Workplace at Walgreens: A Look at the Company’s Commitment to Disability Inclusion
On average, one in four people in the U.S. will have a disability at any given point in their lives. According to the U.S. Bureau of
EEOC Sues Liberty Oilfield Services for Race and National Origin Discrimination
ODESSA, Texas – Liberty Energy, Inc. doing business as Liberty Oilfield Services, LLC, subjected three mechanics to discrimination and harassment at an Odessa, Texas facility, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
Covius Services Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
SEATTLE — Covius Services, LLC, a provider of services, solutions and technology for financial companies, violated federal law by rejecting a qualified applicant for a position in Spokane Valley, Washington because of her disability and need for prescribed medication, the
William Beaumont Hospital Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
DETROIT – William Beaumont Hospital, doing business as Beaumont Health System, operators of Beaumont Hospital, located in Wayne, Michigan, failed to accommodate an employee with a disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed
Statement from EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows on Supreme Court Ruling on College Affirmative Action Programs
The following is a statement from U.S. EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows, in response to today’s Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University
EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination
PHOENIX – A Walmart store in Bullhead City, Arizona violated federal law by failing to provide a reasonable accommodation for a cashier who has a seizure disorder, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed
U.S. EEOC Hosts Three-Part Training Series for New Supervisors & Managers
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency tasked with enforcing laws against employment discrimination and harassment, announced it is hosting a three-part virtual training series designed specifically for new supervisors and managers.
Taos Hotel Formerly Known as Whitten Inn and its Successor Settle EEOC Race and National Origin Harassment Suit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Roark-Whitten Hospitality 2, LP, doing business as the Whitten Inn, and its successor purchaser of the hotel SGI, LLC, will pay $87,000 to settle a long-fought lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charging
EEOC Starts Accepting Charges Under New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
WASHINGTON – Today, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) will take effect, expanding long-overdue protections to ensure that workers experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions have the right to reasonable accommodations in the workplace. The law was signed by
Popular Science: How GM is moving its autos into an accessible and inclusive future
The company’s Accessibility Center of Excellence wants to change the way we think about cars.
The cruise control function has been around since the late 1950s, allowing drivers to keep a constant speed. Today, this often-standard feature is not just for
EEOC Sues Formel D USA, Inc. for Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
DETROIT – Formel D USA, Inc., an automotive quality control company with locations in Taylor, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio, violated federal law by maintaining a sexually hostile work environment at its Taylor location and retaliating against a female employee who
Pilot Plastics Conciliates EEOC Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Finding
CLEVELAND — Pilot Plastics, which operated a plastics manufacturing company in Peninsula, Ohio, has agreed to pay $52,500 in monetary relief to a former employee to resolve a sex discrimination and retaliation charge filed with the U. S. Equal Employment
USF Holland to Pay $490,000 and Provide $120,000 in Scholarships to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit
OXFORD, Miss. – USF HOLLAND, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of YRC Worldwide, Inc., and a less-than-truckload carrier, will pay $490,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
Disability:IN Launches ‘Boards Are IN’ Initiative To Boost Disability Representation in the Boardroom
Calls on companies, investors, regulatory bodies, stock exchanges and corporate stewardship organizations to take actionable steps to increase board-level disability inclusion; publishes global board disclosure research.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (June 21, 2023)—Disability:IN, the global nonprofit driving disability inclusion in business, today introduced
Community Hospital Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
INDIANAPOLIS – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced a suit it filed against Munster Medical Research Foundation, Inc., operators of Community Hospital, located in Munster, Indiana, for failing to accommodate an employee with a disability.
Verona Area School District Settles EEOC Equal Pay Lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. – Verona Area School District will pay $450,000, raise salaries, and furnish other relief to settle a pay discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Casse Community Health Institute Sued by EEOC for Race Harassment and Retaliation
SHREVEPORT, La. – The Council for the Advancement of Social Services and Education, doing business as CASSE Community Health Institute, violated federal law when it subjected a Black employee to a hostile work environment on the basis of her race
NSN, LLC Will Pay $42,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
RALEIGH, N.C. – NSN, LLC, a Virginia Corporation which provides staffing for a licensing and vocational testing center in Raleigh, North Carolina, has agreed to pay $42,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought
Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC. Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment
DETROIT– Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC, a Delray Beach, Florida-based farming and produce supplier, violated federal law at its Benton Harbor, Michigan location by subjecting a female employee to a hostile work environment because of her sex, the U.S.
Sanderson Farms to Pay $62,384 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit for Disability Discrimination
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Sanderson Farms, LLC and Sanderson Farms, LLC (Processing Division), divisions of the nation’s third-largest producer of chicken products, have agreed to pay $62,384 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the
EEOC Launches “Level the Paying Field” Equal Pay Video Campaign
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is kicking off a social media video campaign called “Level The Paying Field” to commemorate the anniversary of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 on June 10.
#LevelThePayingField starts June 9 and
R3 Government Solutions to Pay $82,500 to Resolve EEOC Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – R3 Government Solutions, LLC, a federal contractor, will pay $82,500 and provide other relief to settle a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Pretium Packaging to Pay $252,768 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit
TOLEDO, Ohio – Pretium Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers, will pay $252,768 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Sues Hatzel & Buehler, Inc. for Age Discrimination
TRENTON, n.j. – Hatzel & Buehler, Inc., a commercial electrical contractor with branch locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, violated federal law by subjecting a class of workers aged 40 and older to discriminatory hiring and recruitment
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
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
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.
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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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.
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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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This segment is brought to you by JPMorgan Chase advancing and empowering people with disabilities to drive inclusion forward. Now a new report is helping companies be more inclusive with those with disabilities. As the 2022 Disability Equality Index
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,