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This significant workplace retaliation case, Harris v. FedEx, underscores the critical importance of conducting thorough investigations into any allegations of discrimination or harassment by employees. Thorough documentation...more
In Harris v. FedEx Corp. Servs., Inc., No. 23-2003, a Fifth Circuit panel vacated a $365 million punitive damages award in race discrimination and retaliation case, finding that the plaintiff Jennifer Harris (“Harris”) failed...more
Democrats and Republicans within the House Committee on Education and the Workforce have recently expressed bipartisan interest in raising or eliminating the statutory caps on damages for claims brought under Title VII and...more
Company Fired Employees for Refusing to Participate in Mandatory Prayer Meetings, Federal Agency Charges - GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina-based company Aurora Renovations and Developments, LLC, doing business as Aurora...more
Under Title VII, an employer can be held liable for retaliation by a non-supervisory co-worker if (1) the conduct is sufficiently severe to dissuade a complaint of discrimination; (2) management was aware of the behavior; and...more
Company Grooms Male Employees for Advancement, Repeatedly Passing Over Women, Federal Agency Charges - NEW YORK – Corning Incorporated violated federal law by failing to promote female “process assistants” (machine...more
For the past several years, companies have been focused on creating and executing meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs to address the multi-faceted challenges—and opportunities—of diversifying their...more
Hotel Manager Sexually Harassed Female Housekeeper for Months and Then Fired Her for Complaining About It, Federal Agency Charges - OXFORD, MS – Lodging Lane Hospitality, doing business as Home2 Suites and owned and...more
Owner Made Frequent, Unwelcome Sexual And Racist Comments, Federal Agency Charges - CHICAGO – General Truck Parts, a supplier of new and used truck parts with a facility in Chicago, violated federal law when its owner...more
Supervisors Repeatedly Ignored Farmworker’s Reports of Sexual Harassment, Federal Agency Charges - SEATTLE —Chief Orchards, a tree fruit business based in Yakima, Washington, violated federal law by allowing a Latina...more
Produce Processing Company Failed to Respond to Multiple Complaints, Federal Agency Charges - LOS ANGELES — Fresh Venture Foods, LLC, a produce processing and shipping company based in Santa Maria, California, violated...more
Car Dealership Fires Female Dispatcher Who Complained About Unequal Pay, Federal Agency Says - BALTIMORE – Jerry’s Chevrolet, Inc., an automobile dealership in Baltimore, violated federal law when it paid a female...more
Dried Fruit Supplier and Employment Placement Co. Failed to Address Sexual Harassment, Federal Agency Charges - FRESNO, Calif. — Sunshine Raisin Corporation, dba National Raisin, and Real Time Staffing Services, LLC, dba...more
Food Distributor Condoned Racial Harassment and Retaliated Against African American Employee for Complaining, Federal Agency Charges - HONOLULU – Suisan Company, Limited (Suisan), a food distributor on the Big Island of...more
Company Fired Employee Because She Was Pregnant, Federal Agency Charged - MIAMI – Presidente Supermarket No. 31, Inc., a Miami location in a chain of over 30 supermarkets in Florida, violated federal law by firing an...more
Grocery Store Chain Allowed Customer to Abuse Female Employees, Federal Agency Charges - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Houchens Food Group, Inc., owner and operator of Pic-N-Sav grocery stores in several states and headquartered in...more
Harley-Davidson Dealership Refused to Promote Female Because of Her Gender, Federal Agency Charged - TAMPA, Fla. – A federal jury has awarded $500,000 in punitive damages to Virginia Duncan, a female sales manager at a...more
Furniture Distributor Refused to Hire Women for Warehouse Work and Fired Female Applicant's Son After She Complained About Discrimination, Federal Agency Charged - BIRMINIGHAM, Ala. – Nashville-based NDI Office Furniture,...more
Male Manager Subjected at Least Three Teen Female Carhops at Mineola Eatery to Verbal and Physical Abuse, Federal Agency Charges - DALLAS — At least three teen female carhops were subjected to sex harassment by SDI of...more
Hospital Company Failed to Protect Former Female Director of Case Management from Hostile Work Environment, Federal Agency Charged - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque-AMG Specialty Hospital, LLC and Acadiana Management...more
David’s Trash Service Unlawfully Fired Driver for Discrimination Complaints, Federal Agency Charges - RALEIGH, N.C. – Washington, N.C.-based DBBH Holdings, Inc., operating as David’s Trash Service, violated federal law...more
Restaurant General Manager Sexually Harassed Women, Including Teen Workers, Federal Agency Charges - BALTIMORE – Koerner Management Group, Inc., doing business as IHOP (KMG), a Virginia based corporation that owns 12 IHOP...more
Airport Baggage Handling and Maintenance Service Company Subjected African American Male Workers to Sex and Race Harassment, Federal Agency Charges - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Engie Services Inc., a Canadian company that...more
Nursing Facility Tolerated Sexual Harassment of Female Employees and Retaliated Against an Employee Who Reported Harassment - MONTROSE, Colo. – SSC Montrose San Juan Operating Co., LLC, SavaSeniorCare Administrative...more
Egg Producer Allowed Supervisor to Sexually Harass Female Employee, Then Retaliated Against Her When She Complained, Federal Agency Says - MARTIN, MI—Konos, Inc., a Michigan-based egg producer, was sued by the U.S. Equal...more