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The U.S. Mental Health Crisis and the Workplace

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Real World Impact: This is the first in a series of Alerts that will provide guidance to employers on navigating the complicated mix of concerns that can arise when dealing with employee mental health issues....more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Pearl Interactive Network to Pay Over $23,000 for EEOC Disability Discrimination Charge

Company to Implement Enhanced ADA Training and Policies Following Federal Conciliation - COLUMBUS, Ohio – Pearl Interactive Network, Inc., a Columbus-based company, resolved a charge of disability discrimination filed with...more

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EEOC Publishes Final Guidance on Workplace Harassment

On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a final version of its Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment. The new guidance provides  updates and agency direction on workplace...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Gregg Orr Auto to Pay $325,000 to Resolve Disability and Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Federal Agency Charged Car Dealership Company Fired Longtime Employee To Avoid Healthcare Costs - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Gregg Orr Auto Collection, Inc., a group of car dealerships, has agreed to pay $325,000 and provide other...more

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Guide to Discrimination Law in Hong Kong

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Introduction - GENERAL OVERVIEW - Hong Kong employers and employees have become increasingly aware of their rights and obligations under the anti-discrimination legislation since the passing of the Sex Discrimination...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

New York City Council Passes Prohibition on “Height” and “Weight” Discrimination

The New York City Council has passed a bill amending the City’s anti-discrimination statute (the New York City Human Rights Law or “NYCHRL”) to prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual’s “height”...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

North Memorial Health to Pay $180,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Health Care Provider Failed to Hire and Provide Reasonable Accommodation to Qualified Deaf Applicant for Hospital Greeter Position, Federal Agency Charged - MINNEAPOLIS – North Memorial Health, a health care provider that...more

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Maryland Expands Employers Reasonable Accommodation Obligations to Applicants with Disabilities

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Since October 1, 2022, Maryland employers are obligated to reasonably accommodate not only the disabilities of employees, but also the disabilities of applicants. Until the new legislation was passed, Maryland’s...more

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Waterway Gas and Wash Company Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Case

Car Wash Discriminated Against Employee With Epilepsy By Firing Him After a Seizure, Federal Agency Charged - DENVER – Waterway Gas and Wash Company, a national provider of car wash services, will pay $70,000 and provide...more

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10 Steps to Mental Health Wellness for Your Employees

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The seemingly never-ending pandemic has affected all aspects of the workplace, with employee mental health and well-being becoming one of the top employee-related issues you need to deal with on a daily basis. The EEOC...more

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Saint Clare’s Health to Pay $77,550 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Hospital Withdrew Job Offer Over Pregnancy-Related Impairment, Federal Agency Charged - NEWARK, N.J. – Saint Clare’s Health, a division of Prime Healthcare Services that operates two hospitals in Morris County, New Jersey,...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Blue Sky Vision Pays $67,590 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Employer’s Unlawful Inquiry and Termination of Employee Violated the ADA, Federal Agency Alleged - DETROIT -- Blue Sky Vision, L.L.C., a Delaware-based management services organ­ization that provides support to eye care...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Vantage Oil & Gas Exploration Companies Settle EEOC Disability Claim

Companies Fired Employee Following His Heart Attack and While Out on Short-Term Disability Leave, Federal Agency Charged - HOUSTON – Two oil and gas explor­ation companies -- Vantage Energy Services, Inc. and Vantage...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Dollar Tree Distribution to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Applicant Denied Job Because of Hearing Impairment, Says Federal Agency - RIDGEFIELD, Wash. — National retailer subsidiary Dollar Tree Distribution will pay $50,000 to a job applicant with a hearing impairment and provide...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

EEOC Sues Ranew’s Management Company for Disability Discrimination

Fabrication, Coating, and Assembly Company Terminated Employee Because of His Depression, Federal Agency Charges - ATLANTA – Headquartered in Milner, Georgia, Ranew’s Management Company, Inc., local, state, and national...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Hospital Housekeeping Services Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

Company Fired Disabled Workers Because of Their Inability to Pass an Essential Functions Test, Federal Agency Charges - Fort Smith, Ark. –Hospital Housekeeping Services (HHS) violated federal law when it terminated...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Viewpoint and CampusPoint Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

Software Developer and Staffing Company Unlawfully Reject Deaf Job Applicant, Federal Agency Charges - PORTLAND, Ore. — Construction software developer Viewpoint, Inc. and its recruiter, CampusPoint Corporation, violated...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

CACI to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

CACI Failed to Reasonably Accommodate Employee With Disability, Federal Agency Charged - BALTIMORE – CACI Secured Transformations, LLC, CACI International Inc, and CACI, Inc. – Federal (collectively, CACI) have agreed to...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

K&L Auto Crushers Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Auto Recycler Fired Employee During Treatment for Cancer After Denying Her Requests for Accommodation, Federal Agency Charged - DALLAS – Tyler, Texas-based K&L Auto Crushers will pay $90,000 and furnish other relief to...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Crothall Healthcare to Pay $37,500 to Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Linen Services Provider Refused to Hire Individual Because of His Disabilities, Federal Agency Charged - ATLANTA – Crothall Healthcare, Inc., a medical laundry and linen service, will pay $37,500 and provide other relief...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Agri-AFC, LLC to Pay $40,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Company Fired Employee After Learning of His Pre-Existing Back Condition, Federal Agency Charged - JACKSON, Miss. – Agri-AFC, LLC, an agricultural retailer which operates 21 retail locations throughout Alabama, Florida,...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Treehouse Foods to Pay $50,000 and Provide Benefits to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Nineteen-Year Employee With Disabilities Denied Intermittent Leave as Reasonable Accommodation and Then Fired, Federal Agency Charged - ATLANTA – Treehouse Foods, Inc. / Treehouse Foods Private Brands, Inc., a food...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Meijer, Inc. Pays $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Grocery Store Chain Denied Employee a Reasonable Accommodation and Demoted Him Due to Disability, Federal Agency Charged - DETROIT – Meijer, Inc., a grocery store chain based in Grand Rapids, Mich., will pay $30,000 and...more

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Lake States Lumber to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Employee Was Fired Due to Perceived Disability, Federal Agency Charged MINNEAPOLIS – Lake States Lumber, Inc., a company operating in Duluth, Minn., has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve a disability discrimination...more

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Design and Integration, Inc. Will Pay $25,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Audio-Visual Company Fired Worker Who Requested Telework Accommodation, Federal Agency Charged - BALTIMORE – Design and Integration, Inc., a leading provider of audio-visual technology solutions, will pay $25,000 and...more

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