Recent EEOC lawsuits and settlements highlight disability, sex, and national origin discrimination, as well as failures to accommodate employees' needs.
EEOC Lawsuits and Settlements
The EEOC has announced several lawsuits and settlements related to disability, sex, and national origin discrimination, including cases against Optima Care Fountains, Novadoz Pharmaceuticals, Walmart, and Sequoias Tree Expert.
Disability Discrimination
The EEOC has sued several companies, including Walmart and UPS, for allegedly failing to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
Sex Discrimination
The EEOC has sued Sequoias Tree Expert for allegedly refusing to hire female job applicants into field positions.
National Origin Discrimination
The EEOC has sued Novadoz Pharmaceuticals for allegedly denying an American employee's request to work remotely because of her national origin.
What to watch next
- EEOC guidance on disability accommodations
- FTC enforcement actions related to employment practices
- DOL news releases on employment compliance
Official sources
- Source 1: U.S. EEOC newsroom
Newsroom | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Source 2: Federal Trade Commission press releases
Press Releases | Federal Trade Commission - Source 3: U.S. Department of Labor news releases
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