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Deaf employee fired on first day, company settles EEOC lawsuit

This employee was assumed to be unable to work on the production line just because she was deaf, and this beauty company is paying the price.

These lawsuits demand mothers’ right for breastfeeding privacy

Big corporations are facing pushback from two big lawsuits regarding a lack of breastfeeding privacy. Take this as a learning opportunity!

Retirement community fires 78-year old employee to force retiring?!

EEOC is suing for age and disability discrimination for firing an employee early, taking away the employee's right to choose retirement.

Domestic microchip manufacturing in US to receive $1.5 billion

In response to the desire to divest from major microchip manufacturers, the Biden administration is directly investing in domestic efforts.

Florida Walmart settles EEOC sexual harassment lawsuit for $30,000

After a messy case of sexual harassment, a settlement and new policies will have to be enacted at this Florida Walmart.

Replaced senior employee sees resolution for age discrimination

This employee was forced to retire and then replaced by a younger employee in this 'resolution setting' age discrimination case.

Employee fired for complaining about harassment begins lawsuit

The EEOC has begun a lawsuit on behalf a teenage ex-employee of a rib restaurant who was fired for complaining about harassment.

Security company learns internal policies don’t supersede religious accommodations

When being mindful of hair and appearance policies, be mindful to consider religious accommodations, unlike this security company.