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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 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 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

Open for Accessibility
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 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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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),

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Red Barchetta LLC Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

ELKINS, W.Va. – Red Barchetta LLC, a Holiday Inn Express & Suites-brand franchisee in Elkins, West Virginia, will pay $40,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a former

Partner Spotlight: Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments is fast-tracking disability inclusion

“Without accessible products and services, millions of customers with disabilities cannot manage their finances independently. I have been overwhelmed by the visibility and level of engagement our leaders and senior executives devote to accessibility. Knowing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination

RALEIGH, N.C. – Wal-Mart Stores East, LP violated federal law when it refused to excuse an employee’s disability-related leave and fired her for violating the company’s attendance policy, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged in a lawsuit filed

Spotlight on Mentoring: Diageo Brands & Casey Droege Cultural Productions

Mentee: Casey Droege, President & Founder, Casey Droege Cultural Productions
Website: www.caseydroege.com
Mentor: Kaitlin Vallance, Head of Procurement: Global Brands & Global Travel Diageo
Website: www.diageo.com
Supplier Diversity Website: https://www.diageo.com/en/esg/champion-inclusion-and-diversity
Kathleen Castore, Disability: IN Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant spoke with Casey Droege from Casey

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 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 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

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 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

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 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,

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

Spotlight on Mentoring: LingPerfect Translations & Bayer

Mentee: LingPerfect Translations, Paul Gromek, CEO & President, certified DOBE
Website: www.lptranslations.com
Mentor: Bayer, Leverkusen, Germany, Patrick Hinojosa, Head of Procurement Technical Community
Website: www.bayer.com
Please add your supplier registration link: Bayer Group (suppliergateway.com)
Kathleen Castore, Disability:IN Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant, is very excited

Comment Period Open for EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released for public comment, and published in the Federal Register on January 10, a draft of its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for Fiscal Years 2023-2027, the agency announced today. Once

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.

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

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

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

CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion

Join INEmail InquiryCEO Letter on Disability InclusionView Official Letter.
Understanding that we are all operating in an unprecedented environment with multiple, competing interests for the time and attention of the CEO, we are writing to you – from a CEO to

Partner Spotlight: Texthelp

Inclusive communication matters. For us, it’s personal.
Written by Martin McKay, Founder & CEO, Texthelp
We live in a diverse world. Naturally, the way we each communicate is also diverse.  All of us have our own way of thinking, understanding and expressing

December Digital Accessibility Roundup

Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round-up of digital accessibility news for December.
At Disability:IN we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have questions about our digital accessibility program, please contact Jeff Wissel, our Chief Accessibility

Join the #IDPWD Recognition Tag Relay!

As our world continues to change, it has become even more evident that we each have a role to play in building an inclusive economy. From emerging talent to the C-Suite, we need leaders across the globe to join IN

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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,

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