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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and... more +
Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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Yes, Menstrual Cramps May Qualify as a Disability Under ADA

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If a qualified job candidate asks to reschedule a second-round interview due to severe menstrual cramps associated with endometriosis, is that a request for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act? If you...more

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Four Top Law Firms Sign Settlement with EEOC on DEI

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On Friday, April 11, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an announcement that they have settled with four “BigLaw” firms over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The settlement, which...more

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Security Engineers, Inc. to Pay $1.6 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

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Federal Agency Charged Security Company with Engaging in Systemic Sex Discrimination in Hiring and Assignments - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Security Engineers, Inc., a contract security solutions provider headquartered in...more

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TKO Construction Services to Pay $300,000 to Settle EEOC Sex, Race and Age Discrimination Lawsuit

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Federal Agency Charged Employee Was Forced to Resign After She Was Told to Not Hire Women, Blacks and Older Workers for Construction Industry Jobs - MINNEAPOLIS – TKO Construction Services, a staffing company that provides...more

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Kane’s Furniture to Pay Nearly $1.5 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

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Settles Federal Suit Company Refused to Hire Women for Driver and Warehouse Positions - MIAMI – Kane’s Furniture, LLC, a Florida-based furniture retail company, will pay $1,482,748.00 in monetary relief and provide...more

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Waste Industries and GFL Environmental, Inc. to Pay $3.1 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

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Waste Disposal Companies Settle Federal Suit Alleging They Failed to Hire Qualified Female Applicants for Truck Driver Positions Because of Their Sex - ATLANTA – Waste Industries U.S.A., LLC, TransWaste Services, LLC,...more

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What Construction Firm Employers Should Do Right Now to Minimize Legal Risk of Discrimination and Harassment Lawsuits

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In June 2024, Seyfarth published a blog article warning construction industry employers of recent anti-harassment guidelines issued by the EEOC. We predicted that the EEOC has “put the construction...more

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Ohio Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility to Pay $150,000 in Age, Sex and Retaliation Discrimination Case

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Settles Federal Lawsuit Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility Fired Physical Therapy Assistant Because of His Age and Sex - CLEVELAND – The Laurels of Athens, a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Athens, Ohio, owned and...more

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Erie Construction to Pay $99,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Suit

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Home Construction Company Settles Claims That It Fired Sales Representative Because of Her Sex and Opposition to a Sexually Hostile Work Environment - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Erie Construction Mid-West, LLC, a construction...more

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Pretium Packaging to Pay $252,768 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit

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Company Settles Federal Charges It Maintained Policy That Females Would Not Be Hired Into Machine Operator Positions - TOLEDO, Ohio – Pretium Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers, will pay...more

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PFG Customized Distribution to Pay $709,971 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

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Food Distributor Settles Federal Charges It Subjected Women to Sex-based Discrimination in Hiring and Job Assignments - INDIANAPOLIS —Kenneth O. Lester Company, Inc., doing business as PFG Customized Distribution –...more

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R&L Carriers to Pay $1.25 Million to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit

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Trucking Company Discriminated Against Female Applicants for Loader Positions, Federal Agency Charged - INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – R&L Carriers, Inc. and R&L Carriers, Shared Services, LLC (R&L Carriers), a nationwide trucking...more

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Federal Court Awards More Than $2.6 Million to EEOC Against Green JobWorks LLC

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Staffing Company Excluded Female Workers From Specific Job Assignments and Duties, Federal Agency Charged - BALTIMORE – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has obtained a default judgment in U.S....more

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Safelite Autoglass to Pay $45,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

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Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement Business Refused to Hire Qualified Female Applicant, Federal Agency Charged - AUSTIN, Texas – Ohio-based Safelite AutoGlass, a vehicle glass repair and replacement business, agreed to...more

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Rural Office of Community Services Inc. to Pay $320,000 to Resolve EEOC Sex Discrimination Charge

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Federal Agency Finds Female Employees Were Subjected to Sexual Harassment and Then Fired Those Who Complained - CHICAGO – Rural Office of Community Services Inc., a Wagner, South Dakota-based social services agency, which...more

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Outwest Express and American One Source Agree to Pay $90,000 to Resolve Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Charge

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Companies Fired Female Recruiter After She Complained of Sex Discrimination, Federal Agency Found - LOUIS – Outwest Express, a transportation services company, and American One Source, a professional employer organization...more

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American Freight Furniture and Mattress to Pay $5 Million to Settle Nationwide EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit

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National Retailer Refused to Hire Women in Sales or Warehouse Jobs, Federal Agency Charged - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – American Freight Management Company, LLC, which does business as American Freight Furniture and Mattress, will...more

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Frizzell Furniture to Pay $60,000 to Resolve EEOC Sex Discrimination Charge

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Furniture Retailer Did Not Hire Applicant Because He Is Transgender, Federal Agency Found - MINNEAPOLIS – Frizzell Furniture, a furniture retailer with locations in northern Minnesota, has agreed to pay $60,000 and has...more

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The Children’s Home Settles EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

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Nonprofit Refused to Hire Male Employee for a Maternity Program Position Because of His Sex, Federal Agency Charged - TAMPA, Fla. - The Children's Home, Inc., a Tampa nonprofit child care organization also known as the...more

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First Tower Loan Settles EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit

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Financial Loan Company Terminated Employee Because of His Transgender Status, Federal Agency Charged - NEW ORLEANS - First Tower Loan, LLC, a financial loan company based in Flowood, Miss., agreed to settle a sex...more

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Education Company to Pay $57,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit

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Special Education Associates Rescinded Job Offer to Applicant When She Refused to 'Party' With CEO, Federal Agency Charged - NEW YORK - Special Education Associates, Inc., which provides educational services to students...more

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Automation Personnel Services to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit for Sex Discrimination

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Federal Agency Charged Staffing Agency With Refusing to Hire Women - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Automation Personnel Services, Inc., a Pelham, Ala.-based staffing agency, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a...more

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Nestlé Waters North America To Pay $300,000 To Settle Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

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Water Company Denied Position to Veteran Manager Because of Her Gender, Then Eliminated Her Job Due to 'Consolidation,' Federal Agency Charges - TAMPA, Fla. -- Nestlé Waters North America, a Stamford, Conn.-based...more

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Annual Report on EEOC Developments – Fiscal Year 2016

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This Annual Report on EEOC Developments—Fiscal Year 2016 (hereafter “Report”), our sixth annual Report, is designed as a comprehensive guide to significant EEOC developments over the past fiscal year. The Report does not...more

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Mach Mining and Affiliated Companies to Pay $4.25 Million to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suits

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Federal Agency Alleged Foresight Energy Companies Discriminated Against Women in Hiring for Mining and Related Positions - CHICAGO -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) announced today that it has resolved two...more

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