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EEOC Issues Resolution Mourning the Deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery

WASHINGTON – In response to the tragic and horrifying deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd and the resulting protests opposing systemic racism, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a resolution today committing the agency to […]

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Black Forest Décor to Pay $55,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Oklahoma Internet Retailer Fired Warehouse Employee for Taking Unpaid Leave It Forced Her to Use, Federal Agency Charged ST. LOUIS – Black Forest Décor, LLC, a Jenks, Okla.-based internet retailer specializing in cabin décor, will pay $55,000 to a fired […]

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EEOC Unveils New Webpage on Commissioner Charges and Directed Investigations

Agency Explains Important Processes to Fight Discrimination WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted a new document on its website explaining the role and procedures of two key EEOC processes to combat employment discrimination — Commissioner […]

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Albertsons to Pay $210,000 to Settle EEOC National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit

Grocery Store Manager Harassed a Class of Hispanic Employees Over Language, Federal Agency Charged SAN DIEGO – Albertsons LLC, a national retail grocery chain, has agreed to pay $210,000 to settle a class national origin discrimination lawsuit filed by the […]

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Union Pacific Railroad Agrees to Pay $260,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Railroad Violated ADA by Refusing to Accommodate Employee with Brain Tumor History, Federal Agency Charged CHICAGO – Union Pacific Railroad Company will pay $260,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity […]

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EEOC Unveils New Webpage on Commissioner Charges and Directed Investigations

Agency Explains Important Processes to Fight Discrimination WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted a new document on its website explaining the role and procedures of two key EEOC processes to combat employment discrimination — Commissioner […]

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EEOC Sues CCC Group for Racial Harassment

Black Employees at Construction Company’s Ravena Worksite Were Subjected to Racist Insults and a Noose, Federal Agency Charges ALBANY, N.Y. – CCC Group, Inc., violated federal law when it fostered a work environment rife with racist comments and discriminatory work […]

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EEOC to Hold Public Meeting on June 11

Commission Will Confer by Audio Only Due to COVID In accordance with the Sunshine Act, the public may listen to the conference by following the instructions that will be posted on www.eeoc.gov 24 hours prior to the meeting. Closed captioning […]

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Horizontal Well Drillers to Pay $650,000 to Settle EEOC Age And Disability Discrimination Suit

Oklahoma Drilling Contractor Refused to Hire Older Rig Hands and Fired Employee Because of Disability After Conducting an Unlawful Medical Exam, Federal Agency Charged ST. LOUIS – Horizontal Well Drillers LLC (HWD), a Purcell, Okla.-based oil and gas drilling contractor, […]

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Service Caster Corp. Will Pay $85,000 To Settle EEOC Suit for National Origin and Religious Bias, Retaliation

Caster Manufacturer Also Fired Employees Who Opposed Harassment, Federal Agency Charged PHILADELPHIA – Service Caster Corporation, one of the largest caster and wheel companies in North America, will pay $85,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a federal national […]

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