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The Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) is a strategy developed by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission which 1) establishes priorities for the EEOC and 2) integrates the EEOC's private and... more +
The Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) is a strategy developed by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission which 1) establishes priorities for the EEOC and 2) integrates the EEOC's private and public enforcement efforts. The purpose of the SEP is to focus the EEOC's resources to best address discriminatory practices in the workplace. less -
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EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace

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At the end of April 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its final guidance on harassment in the workplace, “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” (“Guidance”). The Guidance...more

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EEOC Sues Focus Companies Group of Nevada for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

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Monolingual Hispanic Women Subjected to Unwanted Grabbing, Threats of Violence, Other Harassing Acts, Federal Agency Charges - LAS VEGAS – Focus Plumbing, LLC, Focus Electric, LLC, Focus Concrete, LLC, Focus Fire...more

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Protocol Restaurant to Pay $90,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Suit

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Owner Subjected Female Employees to a Hostile Work Environment, Federal Agency Charged - BUFFALO, N.Y. – Protocol of Amherst, Inc., doing business as Protocol Restaurant in Buffalo, will pay $90,000 and take other steps...more

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Sierra Creative Systems Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

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Agreement Resolves Claims of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation - LOS ANGELES - Sierra Creative Systems, Inc., doing business as Addressers, a Paramount, Calif.-based printing, mailing and fulfillment company, has agreed...more

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Select Staffing to Pay $199,500 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit

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Staffing Agency Allowed Sexual Abuse of Several Women Placed in Jobs at Albuquerque Police Unit, Federal Agency Charged - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Real Time Staffing Services, Inc., Employment Solutions Manage­ment, Inc., and...more

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EEOC’s Inaugural Annual Performance Report Reveals Charge Drop And Hints Of A Litigation Shift

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On February 10, 2020, the EEOC released its first-ever Annual Performance Report (“APR”) for Fiscal Year 2019 (see here). The APR is an analysis of the EEOC’s litigation goals and performance results, and...more

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Sexual Harassment Payouts Hit All-Time High In 2019 - 10 Takeaways From Latest EEOC Statistics

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Employers paid out a record $68.2 million to those alleging sexual harassment violations through the EEOC in 2019, shattering the all-time record by over $10 million and reminding us all that the #MeToo movement continues to...more

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5 Key Trends For Workplace Class Action Litigation For 2019: Trend #3 Governmental Enforcement Litigation Trends In 2019

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The third key trend from our 16th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report involves governmental enforcement litigation, including an overview of priorities and filings by the EEOC, the U.S....more

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Entertainment Benefits Group Settles Two EEOC Lawsuits for $925,000

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Travel and Entertainment Provider Failed to Address EEO Complaints, Federal Agency Charges - LAS VEGAS - The Miami-based travel and entertainment company Entertainment Benefits Group (EBG) has settled sexual harassment...more

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Tapioca Express to Pay $102,500 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harrasment Lawsuit

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Milk Tea Franchises Abused Young Filipino Females, Federal Agency Charges SAN DIEGO - Asian tea and snack restaurant chain Tapioca Express and two of its franchisees have settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with the U.S....more

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Skyline Ultd Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Charge

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Agreement Resolves Claims That a Female Worker Was Bullied and Harassed on the Basis of Sex, Federal Agency Says - HONOLULU, Hawaii - Skyline Ultd, Inc., a professional services provider to federal, state and local...more

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HELP USA to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Harassment Suit

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Housing Provider Allowed Harassment of Female Employees to Go Unchecked, Federal Agency Charged - NEW YORK - HELP USA, Inc., a nationwide provider of housing and support services, will pay $150,000 and furnish other...more

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Draper Development LLC to Pay $80,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit

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Former General Manager at Subway Franchise in Rotterdam Sent Texts to 17-year-old Girls Offering Jobs in Exchange for Sex, Federal Agency Says - NEW YORK - Draper Development LLC, the owner-operator of over a dozen Subway...more

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EEOC’s Year-End Enforcement Actions Highlight Ongoing Focus On Stopping Sexual Harassment and Disability and Age Discrimination

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) wrapped up its fiscal year on September 30, 2018. Leading up to this close out, the EEOC filed numerous enforcement actions against large companies for various alleged...more

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EEOC Anti-Harassment Litigation, Enforcement Efforts See Dramatic Increase

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s litigation program brought 66 lawsuits alleging workplace harassment (41 alleging sexual harassment) in FY 2018, a more than 50% increase over the prior year, Acting Chair...more

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EEOC Sues Bisconti Farms, Inc. For Sexual Harassment And Retaliation

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Female Manager at Temple Mushroom Farm Sexually Harassed Multiple Female Workers, Federal Agency Charges - PHILADELPHIA - Bisconti Farms, Inc., a mushroom farm in Temple, Pa., violated federal law when it subjected female...more

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EEOC Sues Del Taco for Sexual Harassment, Retaliation

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Young Female Workers, Mostly Teens, Sexually Harassed by Supervisors, Federal Agency Charges - LOS ANGELES - Regional fast food chain Del Taco violated federal law when at least three male employees, including those in...more

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EEOC Sues Appalachian Power Company for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

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Energy Company Fired Employee Because She Complained About Sexual Harassment, Federal Agency Says - ABINGDON, Va. - Charleston, W.V.-based Appalachian Power Company, an electric utility company, violated federal law when...more

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Ojos Locos Sports Cantina Sued by EEOC For Sexual Harassment And Retaliation

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Latin-Themed Sports Cantina Allowed Harassment of Several Females, Including a Teenager, and Retaliated When They Opposed Illegal Misconduct, Federal Agency Charges - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The owner/operators of Ojos Locos...more

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EEOC Sues Fairbanks Ranch Country Club For Sexual Harassment

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General Manager Harassed and Retaliated Against Women Who Refused Advances, Federal Agency Charges - SAN DIEGO - Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., one of 22 California private member clubs forming...more

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Alorica Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $3.5 Million

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Male and Female Employees were Subjected to Harassment, Says Federal Agency - LOS ANGELES / FRESNO -- The U.S. District Court approved a consent decree between Alorica, Inc. and the United States Equal Employment...more

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Two IHOP Restaurants to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit

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Teens Among Victims of Misconduct Including Simulated Sex Acts, Sexual Contact, Unwanted Sexual Comments and Physical Threats, Federal Agency Charged - ST. LOUIS - Two southern Illinois International House of Pancakes...more

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EEOC Sues Master Marine for Same-Sex Harrassment & Race Discrimination

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Shipyard Supervisor Subjected Asian-American Welder to Sexual and Racial Harassment and Used Racial Slurs Against Several Black Workers, Federal Agency Charges - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Master Marine, Inc., a Gulf Coast...more

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EEOC Sues Sierra Creative Systems / Addressers for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

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Paramount Mailing Company Punished Female Employees for Complaining About Abuse, Federal Agency Charges - LOS ANGELES - Sierra Creative Systems, Inc., a Paramount, Calif.-based printing, mailing and fulfillment company...more

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Select Staffing Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment

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Staffing Agency Allowed Abuse of Several Women Placed in Police Unit, Federal Agency Charges - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Real Time Staffing Services, Inc., doing business as Select Staffing in Albuquerque, violated federal law...more

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