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business2 years ago

"California Moving Company Sued for Age Discrimination Over Young, Fit Staff Promotion"

Meathead Movers, a California-based moving company known for its young and fit employees, is being sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for age discrimination. The EEOC alleges that the company's marketing and hiring practices discourage older workers from applying. Meathead Movers denies the allegations, stating that the job is physically demanding and requires individuals in top shape. The EEOC has been investigating the company since 2017 and is seeking a settlement of around $5 million. Advocates for older Americans applaud the agency's efforts to combat age discrimination in the workforce.

via New York Post |
#age-discrimination#business#equal-employment-opportunity-commission
business2 years ago

Dollar General Faces Pregnancy Discrimination Allegations

Dollar General has agreed to pay $42,500 to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging that the company fired a store cashier in Georgia immediately after she informed her manager of her pregnancy. The EEOC accused Dollar General of pregnancy discrimination, stating that the manager questioned the safety of the employee working while pregnant, despite her assurance that she could continue working. Pregnancy discrimination is illegal under federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

via CBS News|
#business#dollar-general#equal-employment-opportunity-commission
discrimination2 years ago

"Federal Suit Alleges Religious Harassment of Muslim Chipotle Employee Over Hijab"

Chipotle is facing a lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of a former Muslim employee who alleges she was subjected to religious harassment by her supervisor because she wore a hijab. The supervisor repeatedly pressured her to remove her hijab and even grabbed and yanked it, exposing her hair. Despite reporting the harassment, the employee claims that management failed to address the issue, leading her to resign. Chipotle has stated that they have a zero tolerance policy for discrimination and have terminated the employee in question. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeking a jury trial and appropriate compensation for the employee.

via CNN|
#chipotle#discrimination#equal-employment-opportunity-commission
discrimination2 years ago

"Chipotle Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Hijab Incident at Kansas Location"

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Chipotle, accusing the restaurant chain of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab. The manager repeatedly asked the employee to show him her hair, despite her refusal, and eventually grabbed and partially removed her hijab. Chipotle claims to have a zero tolerance policy for discrimination and has terminated the employee in question. The lawsuit seeks equal employment opportunities for employees of all religions and damages for the employee.

via ABC News|
#chipotle#discrimination#equal-employment-opportunity-commission
business2 years ago

"Chipotle Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Hijab Incident at Kansas Location"

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Chipotle, accusing the restaurant chain of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab. The manager repeatedly asked the employee to show him her hair, despite her refusal, and eventually grabbed and partially removed her hijab. The lawsuit alleges that Chipotle violated federal civil rights law and seeks equal employment opportunities for employees of all religions and damages for the employee. Chipotle's chief corporate affairs officer stated that the company has a zero tolerance policy for discrimination and has terminated the employee involved.

via KSN-TV|
#business#chipotle#equal-employment-opportunity-commission
business2 years ago

Multiple Las Vegas Restaurants and Casinos Face Lawsuits for Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Bouchon Las Vegas, a restaurant led by renowned chef Thomas Keller, alleging sexual harassment by managers towards both female and male employees. The EEOC claims that the restaurant knew or should have known about the pervasive harassment since 2018, creating a hostile work environment. Keller's company, Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, is also named as a defendant. The EEOC has filed three other sexual harassment lawsuits against restaurants in the Las Vegas area. The complaint seeks damages for the victims and an injunction against violations of Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.

via New York Post |
#bouchon-las-vegas#business#equal-employment-opportunity-commission