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EEOC Settles Racial Harassment Case Alleging Employer Failed To Stop The Racial Abuse
In a press release issued on November 25, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has entered into a Consent Decree to settle a racial harassment lawsuit brought against On the Border Acquisitions, LLC (OTB). On September 11, 2018, the EEOC filed the case, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v…. Read More »
Proposed Florida Law Would Protect Medical Marijuana Users from Employment Discrimination
Marijuana legalization is quickly expanding across the country. Currently, the recreational use of cannabis is legal in 11 states, while medicinal marijuana is legal in 33 states as well as four out of the five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. Cannabis, however, remains largely illegal under federal law, other than certain ingredients… Read More »
EEOC Resolves Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed On Behalf Of Eight Female Employees
In a press release issued on November 22, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has entered into a Consent Decree to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought against Credle Enterprises, LLC (Credle). In 2018, the EEOC filed the case, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Credle Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a… Read More »
EEOC Resolves Discriminatory Failure To Hire Case On Behalf Of Applicant With An Intellectual Disability
In a press release issued on November 15, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has entered into a Consent Decree to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit against Adecco USA, Inc. (Adecco). On August 28, 2018, the EEOC filed the case, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Adecco USA, Inc.,… Read More »
EEOC Files Racial Harassment Lawsuit Claiming Employee Was Forced To Quit Due To Racial Abuse
In a press release issued on October 16, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has filed a racial harassment lawsuit against TGS Garage & Doors (TGS). On October 15, 2019, the EEOC filed the racial harassment case, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Total Garage Solutions, LLC, d/b/a… Read More »
EEOC Settles Unlawful Failure To Hire Case On Behalf Of Disabled Job Applicant
In a press release issued on November 6, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has entered into a Consent Decree to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit against Family Dollar Stores of Michigan, LLC (Family Dollar). On September 27, 2018, the EEOC filed the case, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission… Read More »
EEOC Files Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Claiming Company Refused To Hire Men For Sales Positions
In a press release issued on September 12, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against Sactacular Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Adam & Eve (Adam & Eve). On September 12, 2019, the EEOC filed the sex discrimination lawsuit, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Sactacular… Read More »
EEOC Brings Retaliation Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Harasser Threatened Victim’s Job
In a press release issued on October 16, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has filed a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit against NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NorVal). On October 16, 2019, the EEOC filed the case, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc., Case No…. Read More »
EEOC Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Claiming Harassment Culminated In Sexual Assault
In a press release issued on November 7, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Elite Wireless Group, Inc. (Elite Wireless). On September 29, 2019, the EEOC filed the sexual harassment lawsuit, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Elite Wireless Group, LLC,… Read More »
EEOC Resolves Racial Harassment & Retaliation Lawsuit Filed On Behalf Of Discharged Employee
In a press release issued on October 28, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has entered into a Consent Decree to settle a racial harassment and retaliation lawsuit against Eagle United Truck Wash, LLC (Eagle Truck Wash). On September 21, 2019, the EEOC filed the racial harassment and retaliation… Read More »