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EEOC Enforcement Activities Take Shape Under Second Trump Administration

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been a regular topic of the flurry of executive orders issued by President Trump since his inauguration. Even before his return to the Oval Office, there was speculation...more

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EEOC Sues Employer for Requiring That Epileptic Employee Take Medication as a Condition of Continuing Employment

On occasion, an employee’s medical condition may cause employers concern over that person’s ability to operate heavy machinery or otherwise to work in a hazardous environment. For example, an employee with epilepsy has...more

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Building Materials Manufacturing Corp to Pay $62,500 to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit

Agency Alleged Company Refused to Permit Disabled Worker to Exercise Bumping Rights in a Layoff - ATLANTA - Building Materials Manufacturing Corporation, a roofing materials manufacturer headquartered in Wayne, N.J.,...more

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Hot Wheel City Will Pay $20,000 to Resolve EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

DETROIT -- Hot Wheel City, a Detroit-based automotive wheel and accessory store chain, has agreed to pay $20,000 and to provide equitable relief to settle a federal sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the...more

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Employer Fails to Provide Leave of Absence to Probationary Employee, Pays the Price

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Adam was a maintenance technician for EZEFLOW, a company which manufactures pipe fittings.  He also was a marine corps veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Upon his discharge from the marines, Adam started his...more

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EZEFLOW USA, Inc. Will Pay $65,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Pipe Fittings Manufacturer Fired Disabled Veteran Instead of Providing a Reasonable Accommodation, Federal Agency Said - PITTSBURGH - EZEFLOW USA, a pipe fitting manufacturer located in New Castle, Pa., will pay...more

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Justrite Manufacturing Company to Pay $418,000

TO SETTLE EEOC CLASS INVESTIGATION EEOC Found Employer Discriminated and Retaliated Against Disabled Employees - CHICAGO - Justrite Manufacturing Company, a Mattoon, Ill.-based manufacturer of storage, handling and...more

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Amsted Rail’s Hiring Practices Violate Disability Discrimination Law, EEOC Charges in Lawsuit

Medical Clearance Process Derails Applicants' Hopes for Employment, Federal Agency Says - ST. LOUIS -- Amsted Industries, Inc. and Amsted Rail Co. Inc., a leader in the manufacture of steel castings for the rail...more

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Suncup / Gregory Packaging Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

Company Admits It Fired Employee Because of Physical Impairment, Federal Agency Charges - NEWNAN, Ga. - Gregory Packaging, Inc., a nationwide manufacturer and distributor of juice products to school districts and...more

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EEOC Lawsuit Challenges Flambeau Over Wellness Program

Threats of Insurance Cancellation and Discipline Make Program Involuntary and Violate Disabilities Act, Federal Agency Charges - MADISON, Wisc. - Flambeau, Inc., a Baraboo, Wis.-based plastics manufacturing company, is...more

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U.S. Steel Subsidiary Sued By EEOC for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation

Manufacturing Company Revoked Job Offer and Refused to Accommodate Applicant Whose Religious Beliefs Prohibited Hair from Being Cut From His Scalp, Agency Says - HOUSTON -- U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a...more

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