JC Penney Facing Federal Lawsuit Over Denial of Medical Leave for Employee With Breast Cancer
Background Penney OpCo, LLC—operating nationwide as JC Penney—has been sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)…
Amazon Delivery Partner Sued After Deaf Applicant Denied Interpreter and Job Offer Revoked
Background A disability discrimination lawsuit has been filed against ALM Freight, LLC—an Amazon Delivery Service Partner—and LMDmax Corp.,…
Race and National Origin Bias Case Leads to $150,000 Settlement With Mississippi Farming Company
Background Seward and Son Planting Company, a large agricultural operation in Louise, Mississippi, came under federal scrutiny following…
Illinois Roofing Companies Face Federal Lawsuit Over Race and Sexual Harassment Claims
Background Anthony Roofing Tecta America LLC and Tecta America Corporation, roofing service providers operating in Illinois and across the…
Ephraim McDowell Health Settles Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Case for $335,000
Background A federal lawsuit was brought against Ephraim McDowell Health, Inc. and its affiliated entities after allegations surfaced that…
Glunt Industries to Pay $2 Million After Systemic Sex Discrimination Findings
Background A federal lawsuit brought against Glunt Industries, a machining and fabrication company operating multiple plants in Warren,…
EEOC Updates National Origin Discrimination Guidance to Strengthen Workplace Protections
Background The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released new and updated educational resources aimed at improving…
Nevada Casino Operator to Pay $1.2M After Widespread Sexual Harassment Claims
Background Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc.—the company behind a large chain of gambling parlors, hotel casinos, and the Laughlin River…
Indiana Bakery Settles Disability Discrimination Case After Firing Worker Who Needed Walker
Background Holsum of Fort Wayne, Inc., a wholesale bakery operating two facilities in northern Indiana, faced federal scrutiny after a…