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EEOC: Jones Lang LaSalle Americas rescinded job offer after learning of disability
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Oct. 11 against the Atlanta office of Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Inc. (JLL), a commercial real estate and investment management company, for allegations of disability discrimination. -
Confusion at federal government: Are transgender persons protected under Civil Rights Act or not?
WAUSAU, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed suit against a Colorado-based auto retailer for not hiring a transgender candidate. -
New Mexico convenience store chain to pay $950,000 after alleged pregnancy discrimination
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Sept. 25 that Allsup’s Convenience Stores Inc., which owns more than 300 convenience stores, will pay $950,000 to resolve allegations of pregnancy and disability discrimination. -
EEOC: Louisiana marine transportation company unjustly fired disabled employee
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 25 against Otto Candies LLC, alleging disability discrimination. -
EEOC: Whataburger management in Florida allegedly sought to only hire white applicants
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 25 against Whataburger Restaurants LLC, a national fast food chain, for allegedly retaliating against a white restaurant manager who opposed an upper management directive to hire only white applicants. -
EEOC secures $25,000 for applicant allegedly denied job because of diabetes
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Sept. 26 that Aldonsa Inc., doing business as Oilfield Instrumentation USA Inc., will pay $25,000 after allegations of disability discrimination. -
EEOC accuses Dollar General Stores of discriminatory hiring practices
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 25 against Dolgencorp LLC, doing business as Dollar General Stores Inc., for allegations of rescinding job offers from applicants after learning they had disabilities. -
EEOC: North Dakota health care company allegedly fired employee because of pregnancy-related disability
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 25 against Trinity Health in North Dakota for alleged pregnancy discrimination. -
EEOC: BlueCross/Blue Shield of Texas allegedly discriminated against deaf job applicant
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 26 against BlueCross/Blue Shield of Texas for allegations of disability discrimination. -
EEOC: Mississippi restaurant chain allegedly rescinded job offer over religious belief accommodations
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 25 against the restaurant chain Georgia Blue LLC for allegations of rescinding a job offer over an applicant’s religious beliefs. -
EEOC: Gulf Logistics allegedly fired employee because of perceptions about disability
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 21 against Gulf Logistics, an oil and gas vessel company, for allegations of firing an employee because of perceptions about his disability. -
EEOC sues CBS satellite station in Texas for alleged age discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 26 against CBS Stations Group of Texas for allegedly refusing to hire Tammy Campbell for a traffic reporter position because of her age. -
EEOC: Chipotle allowed female general manager to sexually harass male shift manager
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Sept. 18 against Chipotle for allegations of allowing a restaurant manager to sexually harass her subordinate and retaliate against him after he reported the misconduct. -
EEOC targets Massimo Zanetti for allegedly allowing sexual harassment
NORFOLK, Va. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Sept. 18 against Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA Inc. for allegations of failing to stop sexual harassment of a female employee and then firing her for complaining about harassment. -
EEOC: Chicago collection agency subjected employee to sexual orientation discrimination
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Sept. 19 against collection agency Malcolm S. Gerald & Associates for allegations of subjecting an employee to harassment because of his sexual orientation. -
EEOC alleges Chicago electric company fired employee due to age
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Sept. 19 against S&C Electric Co. in Chicago for allegations of firing an employee due to age and disability. -
Michigan Tim Hortons franchise pays $22,500 penalty after alleged religious discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a Tim Hortons Cafe and Bake Shop franchise in Michigan will pay $22,500 to resolve allegations of religious discrimination. -
EEOC: 2 Illinois IHOP franchises allegedly allowed sexual harassment against female employees
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Sept. 19 against two related International House of Pancakes (IHOP) franchises for allegations of sexual harassment against numerous female employees and a male employee. -
EEOC: Texas medical practice allegedly forces employees to participate in religious activities
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Sept. 20 against Shepherd Healthcare, a medical practice in Lewisville, Texas, for allegations of firing an employee for repeatedly requesting to be excused from a daily morning Bible study. -
EEOC alleges Chicago fashion stores discriminated against African-American, Hispanic employees
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Sept. 18 against City Sports, a chain of fashion stores with more than 20 locations in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, for allegations of failing to hire and promote African-Americans and Hispanics into management positions in favor of Koreans.