The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released several press releases related to disability, sex, and religious discrimination in the workplace. These releases include settlements, lawsuits, and charges against various companies.
Disability Discrimination
The EEOC has settled or filed lawsuits against several companies for disability discrimination, including Exel Inc., Ollie's Bargain Outlet, MedStar Health, Inc., and AMC. These cases involve failures to provide reasonable accommodations, discriminatory hiring practices, and unlawful post-offer medical examinations.
Sex Harassment and Discrimination
The EEOC has settled or filed lawsuits against several companies for sex harassment and discrimination, including North American Stamping Group and Moore Comfort Home Care. These cases involve allegations of sex-based harassment, discriminatory hiring practices, and failures to provide equal pay.
Religious Discrimination
The EEOC has settled or filed lawsuits against several companies for religious discrimination, including Blue Bell Creameries, Design Cuisine, and N.C. Detective Agency. These cases involve allegations of failures to accommodate religious practices, discriminatory hiring practices, and retaliation against employees who request religious accommodations.
What to watch next
- EEOC guidance on disability accommodations
- Sex harassment and discrimination prevention strategies
- Religious accommodation requirements
Official sources
- Source 1: U.S. EEOC newsroom
Newsroom | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Source 2: U.S. Department of Labor news releases
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