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Welcome to the EEOC's Virtual Newsroom, which offers a wide range of information and materials on the Commission's history, functions, procedures, programs, actions and staff, on the statutes we enforce, and on related research, data and statistics. We encourage everyone to browse and search through our continually updated Press Kit, which provides extensive background and context for virtually any question.

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Roadrunner Redi-Mix Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

Roadrunner Redi-Mix Inc., violated federal law by subjecting a cement driver with a neck impairment to disability discrimination when it failed to provide him with a reasonable accommodation, and terminated him from his employment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed on September 29, 2011.
October 3, 2011

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Adams Jeep of Maryland, Inc. Sued for Disability Discrimination and Harassment

An Aberdeen, Md., auto dealership violated federal law when it fired an office worker soon after she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today against Adams Jeep of Maryland, Inc.
October 3, 2011

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Guam Aircraft Company Sued for Religious Discrimination by EEOC

Aviation Concepts, Inc., an aircraft retailer and service provider, violated federal law when it terminated a Jehovah's Witness after he refused to raise the flags of the United States and Guam, an activity that is against his religious beliefs, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today.
October 3, 2011

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Pitre Car Dealership Sued by EEOC for Male-on-Male Harassment and Retaliation

Pitre, Inc., a car dealership in Albuquerque, N.M., violated federal law by subjecting a group of men to disturbing forms of sexual harassment for over ten years and retaliating against male employees, who complained to management, announced the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity in its lawsuit filed on September 29, 2011.
October 3, 2011

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Town of Clarence and Western New York Fire Companies Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit

The Town of Clarence, N.Y., and the Clarence, Harris Hill, East Amherst and Swormville Fire Protection Districts and Volunteer Fire Companies will pay $441,740 to settle a class age discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.  The damages will be made in retroactive payments to a group of 35 firefighters, including the beneficiaries for eight deceased firefighters who had been discriminated against based on their age.  Several firefighters will also receive increased monthly pension amounts going forward.
October 3, 2011

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EEOC Settles Sexual Harassment Suit Against Roberts Truck Center

Several companies doing business as Roberts Truck Centers, including Roberts Truck Center in Farmington, New Mexico have agreed to settle a class sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for $300,000, the agency announced today.
October 3, 2011

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EEOC Sues Hampton Inn Franchise for Race and National Origin Bias

A Hampton Inn franchise in Craig, Colorado, owned and operated by Century Shree Corporation and Century Rama, Inc. illegally terminated employees beginning in August onwards because of their race, Caucasian, and national origin, non-Hispanic, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in a lawsuit filed by the agency September 29, 2011. The EEOC complaint also alleges that the two companies violated federal recordkeeping laws when they failed to archive and preserve employment records for at least one year so that the agency could properly investigate the charges.
October 3, 2011

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DHL Global Sued by EEOC for Harassment and Intimidation of Hispanic Workers, Retaliation

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced today that it has filed suit against DHL Global Forwarding for subjecting a class of Hispanic employees to national origin discrimination.  The EEOC's suit also alleges that DHL Global unlawfully retaliated against a non-Hispanic employee by firing him for reporting the treatment of Hispanic employees.
October 3, 2011

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Angels at Home Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Home Companions Plus, Inc., doing business as Angels at Home, a custodial and personal care service operating throughout central Georgia, violated federal law by subjecting a female employee to sexual harassment and then firing her for reporting it, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit recently filed.
September 30, 2011

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EEOC Sues Miracle Hill Golf and Tennis Center for Sexual Harassment

Miracle Hill Golf and Tennis Center violated federal law when it allowed the golf superintendent to repeatedly sexually harass women servers, bartenders and other female employees at its restaurant and golf course in Omaha, Neb., the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today in federal court. 
September 30, 2011

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Wholesale Sink and Faucet Supplier Sued by EEOC for Pregnancy Discrimination

Marietta, Ga.-based Chemcore Industries, Inc., one of the largest wholesale suppliers of sinks, faucets and related accessories to fabricators, plumbing suppliers and contractors in the United States, violated federal law when its branch manager fired a customer service representative only hours after learning that she was pregnant, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today.
September 30, 2011

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Safeway Sued for Disability Discrimination

Grocery retail chain Safeway, Inc. violated federal law when it repeatedly denied promotion to an employee with cerebral palsy, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charged in a lawsuit filed today under the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA).
September 30, 2011

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Dole Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

Dole Fresh Vegetable, Inc. violated federal law by unreasonably suspending a long-time employee from work due to his epilepsy, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
September 30, 2011

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All Star Marketing Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

Fremont, Calif.-based vacuum distributor All Star Marketing violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by rejecting an employee because his left hand is deformed, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
September 30, 2011

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U.S. Foodservice, Inc. Sued by EEOC for Race Discrimination

A Rosemont, Ill.-based company that distributes food products, cleaning supplies and food service equipment violated federal law by discriminating against an employee because of his race (black), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today.
September 30, 2011

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The Finish Line Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

The Finish Line sports apparel store in Nashville violated federal law by subjecting a teen employee to sexual harassment, retaliation, and constructive discharge, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed Sept. 29, 2011.
September 30, 2011

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Pioneer Hotel Sued by EEOC for Harassment of Latinos, Retaliation

Pioneer Hotel, Inc., a popular hotel and casino in Laughlin, Nev., violated federal law when it failed to stop the harassment of a class of Latino room attendants and retaliated against those who reported it, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today.
September 30, 2011

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EEOC Sues EDSI for Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination, Retaliation

Engineering Documentation Systems, Inc. (EDSI) violated federal law when it subjected a pregnant administrative assistant with disabilities to discrimination and retaliation at the Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today against the government support services contractor.
September 30, 2011

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EEOC Sued Day & Zimmerman NPS, Inc. for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation

Day & Zimmerman NPS, a premier supplier of maintenance, labor, and construction services to the power industry, violated federal law by creating a hostile work environment for an African-American employee, including physical and verbal racial harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today.
September 30, 2011

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Chapman University Sued for Retaliation

A private university violated federal law by retaliating against a college counselor who testified to witnessing age discrimination during an internal investigation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced in a lawsuit filed today.
September 30, 2011