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Federal Agencies Issue Guidance Identifying DEI Policies and Practices That May Be Unlawful

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Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance that aims to educate the public about conduct and programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...more

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DOE’s Office for Civil Rights Releases First Retaliation Guidance in 12 Years

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The U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a new resource that details its process for investigating retaliation claims and provides examples of cases it investigates. Released in...more

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Sex-Plus X – What’s That? Discrimination

Here’s a refresher: Discriminating against a subclass of a sex (e.g., older women or black women) is still discrimination. In McCreight v. AuburnBank, the Eleventh Circuit clarified a few things for the lawyers related to the...more

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EEOC Scorecard: How Did The Commission Stack Up in FY 2023?

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released its 2023 Annual Performance Report and a new dashboard highlighting resolved cases. Compared to the prior fiscal year, the EEOC contacted substantially...more

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Sierra Creative Systems Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

Agreement Resolves Claims of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation - LOS ANGELES - Sierra Creative Systems, Inc., doing business as Addressers, a Paramount, Calif.-based printing, mailing and fulfillment company, has agreed...more

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A Look Behind The EEOC Curtain: Enforcement Statistics Show Fewer Charges Filed In 2019, But Monetary Recoveries Ticked Up In Some...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The EEOC recently released its enforcement and litigation statistics for Fiscal Year 2019. Notably, the statistics indicate that 2019 saw the lowest number of charges filed in over 20 years, though there...more

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Jackson National Life Insurance to Pay $20.5 Million to Settle EEOC Lawsuit

Jackson Tolerated Harassment, Discriminated Against Female and African American Employees in Promotions and Pay, and Retaliated Against Employees Who Complained, Federal Agency Charged - DENVER, Colo. - Jackson National...more

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Tucoemas Federal Credit Union Settles EEOC Discrimination Lawsuit for $450,000

Senior Female Employees Were Passed Over for Credit Union's Top Job in Favor of a Younger, Male Applicant, Federal Agency Charged - FRESNO, Calif. - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today...more

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Fairbanks Ranch Country Club Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $125,000

Female Restaurant Servers Were Harassed and Then Retaliated Against, Federal Agency Charged - SAN DIEGO - Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, Inc., one of two entities the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...more

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Chipotle to Pay $95,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

Female Manager Repeatedly Propositioned and Touched Young, Male Employee, Then Retaliated When He Complained, Federal Agency Alleged - SAN JOSE, CA. - Fast-food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. and its subsidiary...more

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USAble Life Sued by EEOC For Retaliation

Insurance Company Fired Employee Over Her Discrimination Complaint, Federal Agency Charges - LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - USAble Life, an insurance company located in Little Rock, Ark., violated federal law when it fired an...more

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Nabors Corporate Services and C&J Well Services Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Suit for $1.2 Million

Oilfield Services Company Discriminated Against Black Workers, Subjecting them to a Hostile Work Environment, Denying them High Paying Assignments, and Retaliating Against those who Complained, Agency Alleged - SAN...more

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Bisconti Farms, Inc. and Bisconti Management, Inc. to Pay $200,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit

Female Manager and Two Female Employees at Mushroom Farm Sexually Harassed Multiple Female Workers, Federal Agency Charged - READING, Pa. - Bisconti Farms, Inc. and Bisconti Management, Inc. (collectively, "Bisconti...more

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Eagle United Truck Wash Will Pay $40,000 to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment and Retaliation Suit

Car Wash Terminated Worker Who Complained about Racial Harassment, Federal Agency Charged - HARRISBURG -- Eagle United Truck Wash, LLC, which operates truck washing facilities at truck stop locations around the United...more

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EEOC Sues Service Caster Corp. for National Origin and Religious Harassment, Retaliation

Caster Manufacturer Fired Employees Who Opposed Misconduct, Federal Agency Charges - PHILADELPHIA - Service Caster Corporation, one of the largest caster and wheel companies in North America, violated federal law when it...more

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EEOC Sues Bay Country Professional Concrete LLC for Racial Harassment and Retaliation

Concrete Contractor Fired Secretary Who Opposed Racial Slurs, Federal Agency Says - BALTIMORE - Baltimore County-based Bay Country Professional Concrete violated federal law when it subjected a secretary to racial...more

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Halliburton to Pay $275,000 to Settle National Origin and Religious Discrimination Suit

Halliburton Supervisors and Co-Workers Harassed Two Muslim Employees, Federal Agency Charged - DALLAS - Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. has agreed to pay $275,000 and furnish significant relief to settle a national...more

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Northern Arizona Orthopedics to Pay $165,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Suit

Medical Provider Refused to Hire Men and Retaliated Against an Applicant for Complaining, Federal Agency Charged - FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Northern Arizona Orthopedics (NAO), a medical provider that specializes in bone, joint...more

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Court Orders Waikiki Sports Bar to Pay Over $250,000 for Sexual Harassment

Owner of Snappers Sports Bar and Grill Created Sexually Charged Environment, Forcing Employees to Quit, Federal Agency Charged - HONOLULU, Hawaii - A federal court has ordered the owners of a Waikiki Beach sports bar and...more

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EEOC Sues Bay Country Professional Concrete for Racial and Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Concrete Contractor Fired Worker after He Complained about Assault, Federal Agency Says - BALTIMORE - Baltimore County-based Bay Country Professional Concrete violated federal law when it subjected a male concrete...more

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EEOC Sues Ryder and Kimco for Racial Harassment and Retaliation

Transportation Company and Staffing Agency Fostered Racially Hostile Work Environment And Fired Victim Who Complained, Federal Agency Charges - LOS ANGELES - Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc., a transportation and supply...more

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EEOC Sues Desert Truss and Buttrum Construction for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Companies' Owner Subjected a Female Employee to Sexual Harassment, Then Fired Her for Complaining, Federal Agency Charges - SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Desert Truss, Inc., an Arizona-based construction supplies manufacturer, and...more

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Red Bird Machinery Repair to Pay $22,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit

Company Fired Employee in Retaliation for Complaining About Previous Employer, Federal Agency Charges - CHICAGO - An Eldorado, Ill.-based heavy equipment repair company will pay $22,000 and provide other significant...more

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Persian Room Fine Dining Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment Discrimination and Retaliation

Owner Fired Employee Who Rebuffed His Advances and Complained, Federal Agency Charges - PHOENIX, Ariz. - Rainbow Tree LLC, doing business as Persian Room Fine Dining in Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., violated federal law when...more

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ChenMed, LLC and PMR Virginia Holding, LLC. Pays $200,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Medical Center-Managing Companies Fired Market Sales Manager Following Cancer Diagnosis, Federal Agency Charged - NORFOLK, Va. - ChenMed, LLC and PMR Virginia Holding, LLC, Delaware corporations operating medical centers...more

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