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EEOC Sues O’Reilly Automotive Stores for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

ORLANDO, Fla. – O’Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc., doing business as O’Reilly Auto Parts, violated federal law by subjecting a class of female employees at an Orlando, Florida store to sexual harassment, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a […]

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Club Demonstration Services Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

Employer Denied Needed Bathroom Breaks to Worker with Bladder Condition, Federal Agency Charges JUNEAU, Alaska – Club Demonstration Services, Inc. violated federal law when it refused to accommodate an employee in Juneau who required additional bathroom breaks due to a […]

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Gulf Logistics Operating, Inc., To Pay $25,000 To Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit

Employer Discriminated Against and Fired Employee Due to Perceived Disability, Federal Agency Charged NEW ORLEANS – Gulf Logistics Operating, Inc., a Larose, Louisiana company that operates a fleet of off-shore workboats in the Gulf of Mexico has agreed to pay […]

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Atlas Energy Group to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit

Experienced Production Foreman Fired Because of His Age, Federal Agency Charged DALLAS – Fort Worth-based Atlas Energy Group LLC has agreed to pay $85,000 and furnish significant relief to settle an age discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment […]

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Crain Automotive Holdings to Pay $27,100 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Company Denied Employee an Accommodation for Anxiety and Depression, Then Fired Her, Federal Agency Charged LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crain Automotive Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Sherwood, Ark., will pay $27,100 to a former employee as part of the settlement of […]

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Walmart Stores East, LP to Pay $10,000 to Resolve EEOC Discrimination Finding

Indianapolis Store Forced Out Employee With Disability After Refusing Accommodation, Federal Agency Charged INDIANAPOLIS – Walmart Stores East, LP will pay $10,000 and furnish other relief to resolve a disability charge filed by the Indianapolis District Office of the U.S. […]

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Remedy Intelligent Staffing and Lornamead to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Staffing Agency and Manufacturer Failed to Accommodate and Instead Fired Long-Term Temporary Worker With Kidney Condition, Agency Charged BUFFALO, N.Y. – Remedy Intelligent Staffing, LLC, a California-based staffing firm, and Lornamead, Inc., a manufacturer headquartered in New York City, will […]

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Cooper Machine Company to Pay $20,000 to Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Company Fired Employee Because of Her Disability Federal Agency Charged ATLANTA – Cooper Machine Company, Inc., a Wadley, Ga., company that sells and manufactures equipment used in the sawmill industry, will pay $20,000 and provide other relief to settle a […]

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Universal Diversified to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Sheet Metal Company Fired Employee After He Lost One Eye, Federal Agency Charged MIAMI – Universal Diversified Enterprises, Inc. and Universal Diversified Solutions LLC, Miami-based sheet metal fabrication and installation companies, have agreed to pay $30,000 and furnish other relief […]

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A & F Fire Protection to Pay $407,500 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination and Retaliation Suit

Employer Allowed Racially Hostile Work Environment and Punished employees for Complaining, Federal Agency Charged NEW YORK – A & F Fire Protection Co., Inc., a fire sprinkler and fire standpipe contractor located in West Babylon, N.Y., has agreed to pay […]

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