Settlement, Anti-Discrimination Policies, Sex Discrimination

Recent Settlement Latest in Developing Trend in Reverse Discrimination Cases

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 7/21/2025

It was announced on July 7 that IBM had resolved a former consultant’s “reverse” discrimination claim for an undisclosed sum, closing the door on his Title VII race and sex discrimination lawsuit. This settlement is yet...more

Four Top Law Firms Sign Settlement with EEOC on DEI

DCI Consulting on 4/15/2025

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

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

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 3/12/2025

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

Lowe’s to Pay $700,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Discrimination Lawsuit

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 9/20/2022

Hardware Chain Allowed Sexual Harassment at Its Lake Havasu City Location, Federal Agency Charges - PHOENIX -- Lowe’s, a nationwide hardware and home improvement company, will pay $700,000 and furnish other relief to...more

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

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 2/3/2022

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

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

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 10/28/2021

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

Aerotek to Pay $3.525 Million to Conciliate EEOC Systemic Investigations

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 10/4/2021

Placement Agency Denied Recruitment, Referrals, and/or Hire in Violation of Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws - CHICAGO – Aerotek, a national temporary placement agency, has agreed to pay $3.525 million to resolve federal...more

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