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EEOC targets Washington state construction company that allegedly fired employee for having epilepsy
SEATTLE — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against a Washington state construction company that allegedly fired an employee because of her epilepsy. -
UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISION: J.C. Witherspoon To Pay $53,000 To Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
Logging Company Fired Hebrew Pentecostal Truck Driver Because of His Sabbath Requirement, Federal Agency Charged -
EEOC alleges Michigan restaurant sexually harassed female employees
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit June 15 against Georgina’s LLC, doing business as Georgina’s Taqueria, for allegations of subjecting female employees to repeated sexual harassment. -
EEOC: IDEC fired employee because of heart condition
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit June 15 against IDEC Corporation, a global industrial device manufacturer, for allegedly firing an employee because of a disability. " -
New Mexico restaurant allegedly refused to allow Muslim employee to wear hijab
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit June 19 against Blue Moon Diner LLC for allegedly committing religious discrimination against a female employee who is Muslim. " -
EEOC: South Carolina logging company to pay $53,000 after religious discrimination allegations
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 20 that J.C. Witherspoon J.R. Inc., a logging company with headquarters in Alcolu, South Carolina, will pay $53,000 after allegations of religious discrimination. -
EEOC: Amsted Rail to pay $4.4 million for allegedly violating federal disability law
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 12 that Amsted Rail Co Inc. will pay $4.4 million after allegations it disqualified job applicants after carpal tunnel syndrome tests conducted by a third party contractor. -
EEOC: Transportation company to pay $3.2 million for alleged discrimination against women
HUNTINGTON, W.V. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 13 that CSX Transportation Inc. (CSXT) will pay $3.2 million after allegations of company-wide sex discrimination. -
EEOC alleges harassment against employers nationwide
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 14 that it hasfiled seven lawsuits against employers throughout the United States for allegations of harassment. -
EEOC sues Walmart stores in D.C. for allegedly denying accommodations to deaf employees
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit June 4 against Walmart Stores East LP for allegations of denying reasonable accommodations to employees who are deaf. -
University of Denver pays $2.66 million after allegations it paid female professors less than male professors
DENVER (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 1 that the University of Denver will pay $2.66 million and furnish other relief after allegations of pay discrimination. -
EEOC secures $15,000 from St. Vincent Hospital over firing of disabled employee
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 30 that St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Inc. will pay $15,000 and furnish additional relief after allegations of disability discrimination. -
3 Hawaiian tour companies allegedly allowed sexual harassment of male employees
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 30 that three related Hawaii tour companies – Discovering Hidden Hawaii Tours Inc., Hawaii Tours and Transportation Inc., and Big Kahuna Luau Inc. – will pay $570,000 after allegations of sexual harassment. -
Dollar General subsidiary will pay $70,000 for sexual harassment allegations
OXFORD, Miss. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 22 that Dolgencorp LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dollar General Corporation retail chain, will pay $70,000 after allegations of sexual harassment. -
Heritage Home Group fined $50,000 for firing employee with diabetes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 22 that Heritage Home Group LLC will pay $50,000 after allegations of disability discrimination. -
EEOC: Happy Jack's Casino revoked job offer after applicant tested positive for prescribed medication
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 18 that M.G. Oil Company, which does business as Happy Jack’s Casino, will pay $45,000 after allegations of disability discrimination. -
EEOC accuses Buffalo staffing company of not hiring black applicants
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit May 17 against Staffing Solutions of WNY Inc., staffing company in Buffalo, for allegations of hiring discrimination based on race. " -
EEOC: South Carolina child development center fired employee over drug prescription
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 15 that Foothills Child Development Center Inc. will provide monetary relief to a former employee after allegations of disability discrimination. -
EEOC case against Scion Dental can continue to trial
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 11 that Scion Dental Inc. has been ordered to face trial for alleged race discrimination brought forth by an EEOC lawsuit.