"Discrimination Lawsuit Targets Sheetz Convenience Store Chain"

The Sheetz convenience store chain, with over 700 stores in six states, is facing a discrimination lawsuit from federal officials alleging that the company discriminated against minority job applicants by automatically rejecting those who failed a criminal background check. The lawsuit, filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claims that Sheetz's hiring practices disproportionately impact minority applicants. The company has denied the allegations, stating that it does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. The EEOC is seeking to force Sheetz to offer jobs to unlawfully denied applicants and provide back pay and other benefits.