EEOC Settlements Update
At DEI Directive, we strive to keep you informed about the latest developments in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) litigation and settlements, offering insights to help organizations navigate the complexities of employment laws and foster inclusive workplaces. Here's a summary of the most recent EEOC settlements:
1. J&M Industries to Pay $105,000 for Age Discrimination
- J&M Industries, based in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, will pay $105,000 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit.
- The EEOC alleged that the company violated federal law by terminating an employee for refusing to retire at the age of 65.
2. Blackwell Security Services Settles Religious Discrimination for $70,000
- Blackwell Security Services, Inc., based in Chicago, will pay $70,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit.
- The EEOC claimed the company failed to accommodate an employee's religious practices, forcing him to choose between his faith and employment.
3. Library Hotel Resolves Disability Discrimination for $42,000
- 299 Madison Ave. LLC, operating as Library Hotel in New York City, will pay $42,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit.
- The EEOC asserted that the hotel discriminated against a former front desk employee based on disability.
4. Maryland Department of Transportation Settles Sex Discrimination for $40,000
- Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will pay $40,000 to settle an equal pay lawsuit.
- The EEOC alleged that the agency paid a male district community liaison lower wages than his female counterparts.
5. Medsurant Health Addresses Sex Discrimination with $80,000 Settlement
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- Medsurant Holdings, LLC, a healthcare services company in Pennsylvania, will pay $80,000 to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit.
- The EEOC claimed the company paid a female employee less than her male coworkers for similar work.
6. Cash Depot Settles Disability Discrimination for $55,000
- Cash Depot, LTD, a Wisconsin-based ATM service provider, will pay $55,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit.
- The EEOC asserted that the company refused to accommodate a field service technician after a stroke.
7. Werner Enterprises Ordered to Pay Deaf Driver $335,682
- Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC must pay $335,682 to a deaf truck driver after an Omaha jury found in favor of the EEOC on disability discrimination claims.
8. Walmart Resolves Sex Discrimination for $60,000
- Walmart will pay $60,000 to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit, addressing allegations of refusing to promote an employee based on sex stereotypes.
9. Autos of Dallas Settles Race Discrimination Suit for $22,500
- AOD Ventures, Inc., doing business as Autos of Dallas, will pay $22,500 to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by the EEOC.
This is just a snapshot of the cases settled recently, and unfortunately, the list is long. If your organization needs assistance with EEOC compliance, the DEI Directive team is here to help. Stay compliant, diminish litigation, and let us support your HR and Legal Departments.
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