CHICAGO – Alliance Ground International, LLC, a cargo logistics and handling company, violated federal anti-discrimination law by refusing to hire a qualified applicant for a mail handler position at its Chicago facility because he was deaf, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
Archives for October 1, 2023
EEOC Sues Jacobson Hospital in North Dakota for Retaliation
BISMARCK, N.D. – Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center, a critical access hospital in Elgin, North Dakota, violated federal law when it discharged an African American employee after she reported an incident of racial harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today. According to the
EEOC Sues McDonald’s Franchise for Sexual Harassment
ST. LOUIS – A McDonald’s restaurant in Checotah, Oklahoma, operated by franchisee Arch Fellow North LLC, violated federal law when a manager sexually harassed a 17 year-old worker, and she was forced to resign, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
EEOC Sues Sun Chemical Corporation for Race Discrimination and Retaliation
ST. LOUIS – Sun Chemical Corporation violated federal law by failing to prevent or correct a racially hostile work environment at one of its facilities and then retaliating against an employee who complained about it, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit yesterday.
“Bark If You’re Dirty” Pet Store Sued for Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination
PHOENIX – Bark If You’re Dirty, an Arizona pet store with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, violated federal civil rights laws when it discriminated against employees because of sex, failed to prevent and remedy sexual harassment in its stores, and retaliated against employees who opposed the discriminatory and harassing conduct,
EEOC Sues Los Agaves for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Los Agaves, Inc., which operates restaurants in Iowa and Illinois, violated federal law when it subjected female employees to sexual harassment and retaliation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
Clarksburg JATC to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Charge
CLARKSBURG, W.V. – Clarksburg Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), which oversees an electrician apprenticeship program in North-Central West Virginia, has agreed to pay $150,000 and provide injunctive relief to resolve charges of sex discrimination filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Announced Year-End Litigation Round-Up for Fiscal Year 2023
According to preliminary data, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed 143 new employment discrimination lawsuits in fiscal year 2023, representing more than a 50% increase over fiscal year 2022 suit filings.
Why Will Holiday Hiring Be Tough This Year?
It’s holiday hiring season, but according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers will add only about 410,000 jobs this holiday season. That’s not much higher than the 324,900 workers added during the holidays in 2008 when there was a recession.
What’s more, this year’s projected number is lower than
Supreme Court Cases Will Address Employment Discrimination and Whistleblower Protections
The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its next term on Oct. 2 with several employment-related cases on the docket, including cases that deal with discriminatory employment decisions, whistleblower protections and federal agency power.
What Employers Should Know About Workers Who Have Long COVID-19
Nearly 7 percent of U.S. adults—approximately 18 million people—have had long COVID-19, while 3.4 percent, or approximately 8.8 million, said they still had it as of 2022, according to recently published findings.
New Jersey Adopts Law Affecting Service Employees During Changes in Ownership
New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy recently signed Assembly Bill 4682, establishing various employment protections for specific “service employees” during changes of ownership. This law will take effect on Oct. 22.
Fast Food Council Redux
On September 28, 2023 , Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1228, completing the agreement reached between business and labor in early September regarding the FAST Recovery Act.
On September 11, 2023, the coalition of California businesses announced its agreement with labor unions to withdraw their referendum challenging Assembly Bill (AB)
Lewis Brisbois Defector Firm’s Flop Is Boon for Labor Boutique
Michael Lotito says California is a hotbed for employment lawyers because of its complex labor code and rules.
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Most Employers Don’t Screen AI Tools For Bias, Survey Says
Niloy Ray says employers are realizing how complicated AI is and there is confusion about the difference between predictive and generative AI.
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