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1/3/2012
Employment Resources for Hiring Disabled Employees
12/28/2011
EEOC Sues Midwest Power Grid Operations Company for Disability Discrimination
12/27/2011
The Filing Deadline for VETS-100/100A Reports Extended for 2011
12/23/2011
Leading Clothing Manufacturer Agrees to Settle EEOC Disability Bias Suit for $60,000
12/21/2011
OFCCP Proposes New Section 503 Disabled Regulations
12/19/2011
Car Dealership to Pay $56,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
12/19/2011
EEOC Launches Small Business Task Force
12/13/2011
Nursing Home Sued by EEOC for Religious Discrimination
12/8/2011
US Labor Department Seeks to Improve Job Opportunities for Americans with Disabilities by Setting Historic Hiring Goal for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
12/7/2011
Leading Food Distribution Company Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit for $82,000
12/7/2011
Automobile Dealership to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit
12/5/2011
Leading Orchid Farm to Pay $240,000 for Harassment, Discrimination Against Latina Farm Workers
12/2/2011
Real Estate Developer to Pay $267,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Suit
11/29/2011
US Labor Department Recovers Nearly $8 Million in Back Wages, Fringe Benefits and 401(k) Plan Assets from Defunct Security Company
11/29/2011
Leading Security Company Will Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
11/29/2011
Convenience Store Chain to Pay $190,000 to Former Employee Fired After Suffering from Seizures
11/23/2011
Japanese Trading Company will Pay $400,000 to 71 women to Settle US Labor Department Sex Discrimination Allegations
11/22/2011
Chicago Medical Center to Pay $80,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit for Race and Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
11/18/2011
Minnesota State Agencies Must Pay Over $574,000 for Age Bias in EEOC Suits
11/18/2011
Construction Service Company Settles EEOC Sex Harassment Suit
11/16/2011
U. S. District Court Allows OFCCP Compensation Review to Proceed
11/14/2011
Leading Real Estate Management Company to Pay $125,000 to Settle EEOC National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit
11/14/2011
U.S. Department of Labor’s EBSA Creates New Consumer Assistance Web Page
11/9/2011
Staffing Company Pays $30,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
11/9/2011
Leading Engineering Company Settles EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
11/7/2011
Leading Retailer Settles EEOC Suit for Race, Age, Sex Discrimination, and Retaliation
11/4/2011
EEOC to Join Other Government Agencies in Baton Rouge Town Hall Meeting on Employment Issues
11/2/2011
Compliance Advisory: 2011 VETS100/100A Reporting Cycle Now Live
11/1/2011
U.S. Department of Labor Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule to Update Child Labor Regulations
10/31/2011
Telecommunications Giant Settles EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit
10/24/2011
Federal Contractor Agrees to Pay $600,000 to Applicants to Resolve Allegations of Hiring Discrimination
10/24/2011
Construction Company to Pay $135,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit for Disability Discrimination
10/21/2011
North Carolina Steakhouse Sued by EEOC for Age Discrimination
10/18/2011
City School System Settles EEOC Age Discrimination Suit
10/13/2011
Leading Laser Hair Removal Company to Pay $125,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit by EEOC
10/11/2011
US Labor Department Launches Economic and Employment Statistics App
10/11/2011
Telecommunications Giant Sued by EEOC in Puerto Rico Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
10/7/2011
NLRB Postpones New Notice Posting Requirement Until January 31, 2012
10/7/2011
Transportation Company Pays $70,000 to Resolve EEOC Lawsuit
10/7/2011
Fruit and Vegetable Farming Company Sued By EEOC for Discrimination Against American Workers
10/5/2011
OFCCP Revised Proposed Scheduling Letter Released—Open for Comments Through October 28th
10/3/2011
EEOC Sues Leading Hotel Chain for Race and National Origin Bias
10/3/2011
Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis Announces $2.2 Million Through ‘Add Us In’ Initiative to Improve Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
9/29/2011
OFCCP Versus Manheim Auctions Inc.—OFCCP's Jurisdiction Ruling Update
9/28/2011
U.S. Labor Department Awards More than $21 Million in Disability Employment Initiative Funding to Seven States
9/28/2011
EEOC Sues Senior Living Organization for Religious Discrimination
9/27/2011
Real Questions, Real Answers—Real-time Audience Polling Sheds Light on Handling an OFCCP Audit
9/27/2011
Pharmaceutical Management Company Sued by EEOC for Retaliation
9/21/2011
Leading Meat Supplier to Pay $2.25 Million to Settle Sex Discrimination Cases with US Labor Department
9/21/2011
Leading Seafood Restaurant Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
9/19/2011
EEOC Sues Owner of Leading Fast Food Chain for Disability Discrimination
9/19/2011
Major Washington Apple Grower Sued by EEOC for Retaliation Against Employees
9/14/2011
Auto Parts Distributor to Pay $175,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Harassment Lawsuit
9/12/2011
Popular Steakhouse Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
9/8/2011
Leading Tire Manufacturer Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
9/6/2011
National Labor Relations Board—Posting Notice for Private Employers
9/1/2011
U.S. Labor Department Proposes Updates to Child Labor Regulations
9/1/2011
Security Services Corporation Sued by EEOC for Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation
8/29/2011
Seafood Restaurant Settles EEOC Male-on-Male Sexual Harassment Suit
8/25/2011
Grocery Distributor to Pay $125,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit
8/25/2011
Industrial Equipment Company Settles EEOC Race Discrimination Suit
8/22/2011
Global Technology Giant to Pay $3 Million to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit
8/17/2011
Berkshire Experts Present at Agency Panel Committee on Compensation
8/17/2011
Largest Private University in U.S. Settles EEOC Race and National Origin Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
8/17/2011
Trucking Company Sued By EEOC for Disability Discrimination
8/15/2011
Leading Children’s Hospital Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
8/15/2011
Federal Court Rules in EEOC’s Favor, Holding that Fired Employees Are Not Required to Return to School
8/12/2011
OFCCP ‘Compensation Data Collection Tool’ Notice Published in Federal Register
8/10/2011
Leading Aluminum Products Provider to Pay More than $540,000 to Settle Discrimination Case with US Department of Labor
8/10/2011
EEOC Sues Medical Center for Sex Discrimination
8/8/2011
Housing Facility Developer Settles EEOC Lawsuit for Age Bias and Retaliation
8/3/2011
Compliance Update: VETS-100/VETS-100A Filing Cycle Delays
8/2/2011
OFCCP Director Shares Latest Agency Updates at the ILG National Conference
8/1/2011
EEOC Lawsuit Challenges Disability Discrimination at South Dakota Non-Profit
7/28/2011
Telecommunications Company Pays $1 Million to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit
7/27/2011
OMB Sends Out Proposed Scheduling Letter Survey
7/26/2011
Forest Products Company Settles EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
7/20/2011
Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Resolving EEOC Lawsuit Against Building Products Company
7/18/2011
Court Rules in Favor of EEOC in Religious Discrimination Suit Against Leading Retail Clothing Store
7/14/2011
Compliance Update—OFCCP Regulatory Agenda
7/12/2011
Leading Retail Store to Pay $160,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
7/12/2011
Retaliation Remains Most Frequent Allegation Among Federal-Sector Discrimination Complaints
7/5/2011
National Shoe Retailer Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit
7/5/2011
Owner of Phoenix Fast-Food Restaurant Engaged in Intentional Pregnancy Discrimination, Court Rules in EEOC Suit
6/30/2011
New OFCCP Directive for FAAP Agreements Issued
6/29/2011
OFCCP versus Manheim Auctions Inc.—A Ruling on OFCCP's Jurisdiction
6/28/2011
Trucking Company Sued By EEOC for Racial Harassment
6/24/2011
Leading Eyewear Company to Pay $192,500 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
6/22/2011
OFCCP Scheduling Letter Recall—Midwest Region
6/20/2011
Ellicott City Surveying Company to Pay $77,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
6/17/2011
OFCCP Personnel Changes in Midwest Region
6/14/2011
US Labor Department Recovers $1.3 Million in Back Wages and Fringe Benefits for Employees of Contractor Working on Long Island, NY
6/14/2011
Leading Transportation Company to Pay $60,000 and Provide Job to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
6/10/2011
Experts Give EEOC Range of Views on Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation
6/7/2011
Veterinary Center to Pay $101,000 for Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment, Retaliation
6/7/2011
EEOC Obtains $600,000 Verdict Against Auto Parts Retailer for Failure to Accommodate Disabled Employee
6/3/2011
EEOC to Examine Use of Leave as Reasonable Accommodation
6/3/2011
Women’s Clothing Retailer to Pay Nearly a Quarter Million to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Suit
5/26/2011
Gourmet Food Company Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
5/26/2011
Automaker to Pay $60,000 Under Decree Ending EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit
5/24/2011
Copper Tubing Manufacturer to Pay $84,750 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
5/19/2011
Compliance Update:OFCCP Releases Proposed Changes to Scheduling Letter
5/17/2011
Highway Construction Company to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
5/17/2011
Emergency Transport Company Sued by EEOC for Pregnancy Discrimination
5/13/2011
Lilly Ledbetter is Guest Speaker at Fair Pay Seminar
5/11/2011
Almond Processing Company to Settle EEOC Retaliation Suit
5/4/2011
Transportation Company to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment and Retaliation Suit
5/3/2011
Leading Manufacturing Company to Pay $120,000 to Settle EEOC Gender and Disability Discrimination Suit
4/29/2011
Major Department Store Chain Sued by EEOC for Retaliation
4/29/2011
US Department of Labor Announces Renewed Commitment to Fair Treatment and Equal Opportunity for all of its Employees
4/28/2011
OFCCP Publishes Notice of Proposed Rules to Update Veteran AAP Regulations
4/26/2011
Department of Labor and Homeland Security Announce Enforcement Agreement Between Agencies
4/26/2011
EEOC to Commemorate Equal Pay Day with Public Forum and Informational Fair
4/26/2011
Sheet Metal Company Settles EEOC Racial Harassment Suit for $160,000
4/18/2011
Recent OFCCP Trends and Updates
4/15/2011
EEOC Sues Owner of 42 Fast Food Restaurants for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
4/11/2011
Human Services Company Must Pay More than $467,000 for Age Bias
4/8/2011
US Labor Department Seeks to Recover More than $85,000 in Back Wages, Damages for 21 Workers at Cincinnati-Area Animal Hospital Facilities
4/7/2011
Operational Support Company Pays $60,000 to Settle EEOC Race and National Origin Discrimination Suit
4/6/2011
Workers with Intellectual Disabilities Abused by Texas-Based Company for Years, EEOC Charges
3/30/2011
Marine Contractor Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
3/30/2011
BALANCEpay Product Announcement
3/29/2011
EEOC Obtains $451,000 Jury Verdict Against Construction Company for Male-On-male Sexual Harassment
3/24/2011
EEOC Announces Final Bipartisan Regulations for the ADA Amendments Act
3/24/2011
Heating and Cooling Company Sued by EEOC for Race Discrimination
3/24/2011
Health Care Company Settles EEOC Disability Lawsuit
3/18/2011
Verdict for EEOC Against National Auto Parts Retailer Affirmed
3/16/2011
Myths and Stereotypes about Mental Disabilities Greatest Barrier to Employment
3/14/2011
Health Care Provider to Pay $45,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
3/11/2011
Commission to Meet Tuesday on Employment of People with Mental Disabilities
3/9/2011
More Collaboration in the Future for Civil Rights Enforcement Agencies
3/9/2011
Florida-Based Company Agrees to Pay More than $754,000 in Overtime Back Wages
3/8/2011
EEOC Seeks Public Comment on Plan to Review its Significant Regulations
3/4/2011
Restaurant Owner Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
3/2/2011
VETS Proposes Rule for States to Measure Employment Services for Veterans
3/1/2011
Major Construction Firm to Pay $110,000 to Settle EEOC Suit for Sexual Harassment, Retaliation
2/28/2011
OFCCP Submits ANPRM on New Compensation Data Collection Tool
2/25/2011
The OFCCP’s New Enforcement Protocol—Active Case Enforcement (ACE)
2/22/2011
EEOC Challenges Sexual Harassment at Animal Health Products Company
2/17/2011
EEOC Examines Employers’ Treatment of Unemployed Job Applicants at Hearing
2/15/2011
OFCCP’s FY 2012 Proposed Budget Chat Recap and Analysis
2/14/2011
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request
2/14/2011
EEOC to Examine Treatment of Unemployed Job Seekers
2/11/2011
Copper Manufacturing Company to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
2/7/2011
US Labor Department Recovers More than $934,000 in Overtime Back Wages for 479 Employees of Largest Health Insurance Provider
2/7/2011
EEOC Files Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against Metal Forging Company
2/4/2011
US Department of Labor Launches ‘My Next Move’ for Jobseekers
2/4/2011
School Bus Operating Company to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Suit
2/2/2011
MSHA Issues Proposed Rule on Pattern of Violations
2/2/2011
EEOC Sues National Rail Carrier for Sex-Based Wage Discrimination and Retaliation
1/27/2011
US Labor Department Recovers Back Wages, Liquidated Damages for Underpaid Washington State Restaurant Workers
1/27/2011
Supreme Court Upholds EEOC’s Retaliation Reach
1/24/2011
Jury Returns Verdict in EEOC Bias Suit; Grocery Store to Pay $1,260,080 for Sex Harassment
1/20/2011
Employment Discrimination Laws ‘New Frontier’ in War Against Human Labor Trafficking
1/18/2011
US Labor Department Issues Final Rule Revising Wage Calculations for H-2B Program
1/18/2011
Cosmetic Company Settles Discrimination Suit
1/13/2011
Compliance Update: Understanding the OFCCP and TRICARE Decision
1/13/2011
EEOC Reports Job Bias Charges Hit Record High of Nearly 100,000 in Fiscal Year 2010
1/13/2011
Las Vegas Resort Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment
1/10/2011
Census 2010 Special EEO File Update
1/5/2011
Jan 7—OFCCP Live Fall Agenda Web Chat
1/5/2011
The OFCCP’s 2011 Regulatory Agenda
1/5/2011
Assisted Living Facility Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
1/3/2011
Healthcare Services Provider to Pay $88,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
1/3/2011
U.S. Department of Labor Releases 2011 Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda
12/30/2010
Las Vegas Resort & Casino Settles Age Bias Suit By EEOC For $60,000
12/29/2010
Staffing Firm Will Pay $20,000 Under Decree Ending EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit
12/27/2010
Pharmacy Giant to Pay $195,000 Under Consent Decree Ending EEOC Sex Harassment Case
12/23/2010
Leading Airline Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
12/21/2010
Berkshire Compliance Update: Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letter Alert
12/20/2010
Senior Care Provider to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Race Bias Suit
12/16/2010
Hotel Management Company to Pay $105,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit
12/16/2010
Security Services Company to Pay $65,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
12/13/2010
Former and Current Owners of Popular Las Vegas Hotel and Casino to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC National Origin Harassment and Retaliation Suit
12/8/2010
Upscale Steakhouse Pays $248,750 to Three Men in EEOC Same-Sex Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
12/8/2010
US Labor Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy Announces New Outreach Tools from Campaign for Disability Employment
12/7/2010
Employers Gain Access to Database to Recruit Workers with Disabilities
12/7/2010
EEOC to Commemorate Its 45th Anniversary
12/2/2010
Leading Contract Security Company Pays $1.62 Million to Settle EEOC Class Pregnancy Discrimination Claims
11/30/2010
National Waste Removal Firm Admits Discrimination, Settles with EEOC for $95,000
11/24/2010
Leading Clothing Retailer Unlawfully Fired Employee with Disability, EEOC Charges
11/23/2010
Movie Theater to Pay $20,000 for Disability Discrimination
11/19/2010
Railway Company Settles EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit for $95,000
11/17/2010
OFCCP Updates: Enforcement Trends, CASLs, Healthcare, and Compensation
11/16/2010
EEOC to Explore Impact of Economy on Older Workers at Meeting on Wednesday, November 17
11/16/2010
Berkshire Associates’ 2010 Enforcement Agency Updates: White House Task Force on Pay Equity
11/15/2010
Mental Health Center Sued By EEOC for Disability Discrimination
11/12/2010
Berkshire Industry Update: Compliance Information Now Aggregated and Searchable
11/11/2010
Berkshire Associates’ 2010 Enforcement Agency Updates: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
11/11/2010
EEOC Issues Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Final Regulations
11/11/2010
Children’s Clothing Retail Company Settles EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
11/9/2010
Berkshire Associates’ 2010 Enforcement Agency Updates: Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey
11/8/2010
Construction Company to Pay $125,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
11/8/2010
U.S. Department of Labor Awards More than $12 Million for 13 States to Build Workforce Databases
11/5/2010
U.S. Department of Labor Launches Veterans Hiring Toolkit for Employers
11/4/2010
EEOC to Commemorate 45th Anniversary with Birmingham Event
11/4/2010
Berkshire Associates’ 2010 Enforcement Agency Updates: Outreach, Reporting, and Monitoring of Affirmative Action Obligations for Covered Veterans
11/2/2010
Berkshire Associates’ 2010 Enforcement Agency Updates: Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Strengthen Section 503 Regulations
11/1/2010
Leading Fast Food Corporation to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Harassment Suit
10/28/2010
Berkshire Associates’ 2010 Enforcement Agency Updates: Census 2010 Special EEO File
10/26/2010
Berkshire Associates’ 2010 Enforcement Agency Updates: DOL’s Enforcement Database
10/25/2010
Auto Repair Company Sued by EEOC for Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Retaliation
10/25/2010
US Labor Department Proposes Rule Defining ‘Fiduciaries’ of Employee Benefit Plans
10/22/2010
Leading Waste Services Company to Pay Nearly $3 Million for Firing Older Workers Because of Age
10/21/2010
Berkshire Associates’ 2010 Enforcement Agency Updates: Executive Order 13496 (Notification of Employee Rights)
10/20/2010
EEOC Sues Tree Farm for Sexual and Ethnic Harassment
10/19/2010
Martial Arts Retail Supplier Sued for Age Bias
10/18/2010
Berkshire Associates’ 2010 Enforcement Agency Updates: Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
10/14/2010
Truck Sales and Service Company Sued by EEOC for Sex Harassment and Retaliation
10/11/2010
2010 OFCCP Audit Trend Update
10/8/2010
EEOC Sues University for National Origin and Racial Harassment, Retaliation
10/7/2010
US Labor Department Awards More than $21 Million in Disability Employment Initiative Cooperative Agreements to Nine States
10/5/2010
EEOC Sues University for National Origin and Racial Harassment, Retaliation
9/29/2010
Chemical Manufacturing Company to Pay $440,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination And Retaliation Suit
9/27/2010
EEOC Sues Hotel Chain for Disability Discrimination
9/27/2010
Dental Group Pays $ 130,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
9/22/2010
US Labor Department Sues Leading Meat Supplier for Systemic Discrimination Against Women
9/22/2010
EEOC Sues Hotel Chain for Disability Discrimination
9/20/2010
EEOC Files Trio of New Cases under Amended Americans with Disabilities Act
9/15/2010
Implications for Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Non-Financial Companies— Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
9/14/2010
Distribution and IT Services Company Sued by EEOC for Racially Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation
9/10/2010
US Department of Labor Launches Web Portal to Help Job Seekers
9/7/2010
Private Hospital Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment
9/3/2010
Two Texas Energy Corporations Sued by the EEOC for Disability Discrimination
9/3/2010
US Department of Labor Recovers More than $433,000 in Back Wages for Leading Theme Park Employees
9/2/2010
Leading Electric Company Sued for Unequal Pay and Retaliation
8/30/2010
Temporary Staffing Agency Pay $585,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit
8/25/2010
EEOC Sues Medical Center for Sexual Harassment, Retaliation
8/24/2010
Acute Care Hospital Sued For National Origin Discrimination
8/20/2010
Leading Copper Tubing Manufacturer Sued for Disability Discrimination
8/20/2010
Hillsborough Restaurant Sued By EEOC for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
8/17/2010
Staffing Company to Pay $35,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
8/13/2010
EEOC Sues Healthcare Provider for Disability Discrimination
8/12/2010
Leading Roofing Contractor to Pay $1 Million To Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit
8/12/2010
Compliance Update: OFCCP Director Patricia Shiu’s Keynote Speech to the National Industry Liaison Group
8/11/2010
Leading Telephone Company to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
8/6/2010
Transportation and Delivery Company Sued by EEOC for Sex Harassment and Retaliatory Discharge
8/4/2010
Berkshire Update: OFCCP Seeks Public Input to Strengthen Disability Regulations for Federal Contractors
8/4/2010
Berkshire Update: The Return of the EO Survey?
8/3/2010
Temp Agency Agrees to Pay $650,000 for Profiling Applicants by Race, Sex, National Origin, and Age
7/29/2010
Berkshire’s Latest Minisode is Now Available—Strategies for Integrating Returning Veterans into the Workplace
7/26/2010
US Labor Department Seeks Public Input to Strengthen Disability Regulations
7/26/2010
US Labor Department Pay Equity and Workplace Flexibility Initiatives Announced as Part of White House Middle Class Task Force Forum
7/23/2010
Medical Transcription Company to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
7/23/2010
EEOC Chair Berrien Promotes Equal Pay Task Force Recommendations at White House Event
7/19/2010
US Department of Labor Announces Release of New Study on Disability Program Navigator Initiative
7/19/2010
EEOC to Celebrate ADA 20th Anniversary July 22
7/13/2010
Health Services Provider to Pay $45,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
7/8/2010
Pet Store Giant to Pay $145,000 for Failing To Accommodate Deaf Pet Groomer
7/6/2010
EEOC Reaches Voluntary Settlement for Sexual Harassment with Koreatown Restaurant
7/2/2010
Transportation Company to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit
6/25/2010
View Berkshire's Latest Minisode Featuring Nicole Yeldell, SPHR
6/23/2010
Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Resolving EEOC Sex Harassment Suit Against Leading Lumber Supplier
6/21/2010
International Coffee Company to Pay $80,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
6/18/2010
US Department of Labor Recovers $4.2 Million in Back Wages for 603 Oregon Workers
6/11/2010
Leading Motorcycle Dealership to Pay $55,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
6/11/2010
US Department of Labor Settles Hiring Discrimination Case with Security Solutions Group in Aurora, Colorado
6/8/2010
Subsidiary of Leading Electric Provider to Pay $130,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit
6/7/2010
Disability Services Provider Settles EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit for $110,000
6/7/2010
National Denture Provider to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Sex and Race Harassment Suit
5/26/2010
New Employee Notification Requirements Published—Federal Contractors and Subcontractors Must Comply
5/21/2010
US Labor Department Publishes Rule Requiring Posting of Employee Rights
5/14/2010
US Labor Department Office of Disability Employment Policy Announces National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme
5/10/2010
EEOC Collects on $471,000 Jury Award after Winning Appeal from Waterproofing Company in Sexual Harassment Case
5/5/2010
US Labor Department Helps Employers Understand Responsibilities Under Disability Nondiscrimination Laws
4/29/2010
Statement of U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis in Memory of Dr. Dorothy Height
4/20/2010
Victoria A. Lipnic Becomes EEOC Commissioner
4/13/2010
P. David Lopez Sworn in as General Counsel of the EEOC
4/13/2010
Chai Feldblum Sworn in as a Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
4/8/2010
US Department of Labor Sues Miami-Dade County, Fla., Vegetable Broker to Restore More than $3.7 Million to Employees’ Pension Plan
4/2/2010
Chicago Baking Company to Pay $350,000 to Settle EEOC Harassment and Retaliation Suit
3/30/2010
Leading General Merchandise Corporation to Pay $120,000 to Settle EEOC Age Bias Suit
3/24/2010
Nationwide Charter School Operator to Pay $570,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
3/18/2010
Nationwide Staffing Company to Pay $115,000 for Religious Bias
3/15/2010
Leading Tire Corporation Agrees To Pay $2,000,000 To Settle Hiring Discrimination Case Involving Females
3/15/2010
EEOC Acting Chairman Stuart Ishimaru Testifies Before Senate in Support of Paycheck Fairness Act
3/9/2010
As Seen in Forbes Magazine-Berkshire Helps You Build a Balanced Workforce
3/8/2010
EEOC Issues New Data on Job Patterns in Private Sector
3/5/2010
Following US Labor Department Investigation, a Petroleum Refinery Pays More than $969,000 in Back Wages to 173 Workers
2/24/2010
US Department of Labor Seeks Nearly $1.9 Million in Back Wages and Penalties from Newark, NJ, Computer Consulting Company Following Investigation
2/22/2010
EEOC Solicits Comments on Proposed Rule Concerning “Reasonable Factors Other than Age” Under the ADEA
2/18/2010
Leading National Closeout Retailer to Pay $400,000 for Race Harassment
2/12/2010
Court Approves $6.2 Million Distribution in Leading Department Store Disability Settlement
2/12/2010
US Labor Department Secures $1 Million in Overtime Back Wages for 154 Hurricane Katrina Recovery Workers
2/9/2010
California-Based Hotel Operator to Pay $500,000 for National Origin Bias and Sexual Harassment
2/4/2010
Leading Aerospace Corporation Settles Two EEOC Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuits for $380,000
1/26/2010
US Department of Labor’s OSHA cites Packaging Company Subsidiaries in Fulton, Miss., for Safety and Health Violations, Proposing $683,000 in Penalties
1/14/2010
Automotive Company Agrees To Pay $1.5 Million to Settle EEOC Sex and Age Bias Lawsuit
1/8/2010
Job Bias Charges Approach Record High in Fiscal Year 2009, EEOC Reports
1/6/2010
Waste Processing Company to Pay $650,000 to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment & Retaliation Suit
1/4/2010
EEOC Solicits Comments on Proposed Improvements to Federal Employee Discrimination Complaint Process
1/4/2010
Court Approves Distribution of $4.5 Million Settlement in EEOC Age Bias Suit Against Insurance Giant
12/30/2009
Leading Restaurant Chain to Pay $19 Million for Sex Bias Against Women in 'Glass Ceiling' Suit by EEOC
12/30/2009
Global Home Appliance Manufacturer to Pay Over $1 Million for Harassing Black Female Worker, Judge Rules In Bench Trial
12/23/2009
National Grocery Chain to Pay $8.9 Million for Job Bias Based On Race, Color, National Origin, Retaliation
12/22/2009
National Restaurant Chain to Pay $1.26 Million to Settle Suit for Racial Harassment of Black Workers
12/16/2009
EEOC Launches Guides to Spur Federal Hiring of Individuals with Disabilities
12/15/2009
US Labor Department Forms Alliance with Mexican Consulate in New York and Diocese of Brooklyn
12/8/2009
US Labor Department Sues Kentucky, Michigan and Louisiana Trustees, and Others Over Plan Overpayments to Purchase Company Stock
11/30/2009
OFCCP to Continue Sending Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters Until End of Current Fiscal Year
11/23/2009
Historic Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Takes Effect
11/23/2009
Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Wage and Hour Division’s Increased Enforcement and Outreach Efforts
11/18/2009
EEOC to Hold Listening Session Nov. 20 in New Orleans to Advance Hiring of Workers with Disabilities
11/13/2009
Nationwide Restaurant Chain Settles EEOC Suit in Case of Severe Same-Sex Sexual Harassment
11/13/2009
National Movie Theatre Chain to Pay $175,000 for Sex Harassment of Man by Female Co-Worker
11/13/2009
Deputy Secretary of Labor Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee on Paid Sick Leave for Workers and Families
11/6/2009
Car Dealership to Pay $455,000 for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
11/5/2009
Corporate Scheduling Audit Letter Suspended for 2009 Audit Cycle
11/4/2009
Restaurant Corporation to Pay $1 Million for Sex Bias Against Men in Hiring
11/2/2009
US Department of Labor’s OSHA Issues Record-Breaking Fines to Global Energy Provider
10/27/2009
US Department of Labor Announces $6 Million Grant to Provide Kentucky Workers with Health Insurance Payments
10/15/2009
Berkshire Associates Honored for Outstanding Minority Business Contributions
10/13/2009
U.S. Labor Department Recovers Over $1.4 Million in Back Wages for 237 Contract Employees
10/8/2009
EEOC to Hold Town-Hall Meetings, Workshops to Advance Hiring of Workers with Disabilities
10/1/2009
EEOC Files Class National Origin Harassment Suit Against Leading Hotel Chain in Chicago Suburb
9/30/2009
Leading Department Store to Pay $6.2 Million for Disability Bias
9/25/2009
Farm Growers Cooperative Sued by EEOC for Sexual and National Origin Harassment and Retaliation
9/21/2009
Commission Approves Proposed ADA Regulations for Public Comment
9/21/2009
EEOC Issues Federal Work Force Report for 2008, Urges Agencies to Improve Complaint Processing
9/18/2009
Credit Card Processing Company to Pay $415,000 to Settle EEOC Suit for Racial Harassment of African American Workers
9/15/2009
Ninth Circuit Upholds Jury Verdict of $241,708 Awarding Punitive Damages in EEOC Case Against Leading Software Provider
9/11/2009
Insurance Giant to Pay $4.5 Million to Settle Age Bias Suit
9/9/2009
Fast Food Restaurant Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
9/8/2009
Baltimore-Based Supermarket Chain to Pay $275,000 and Offer Jobs to Women to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
9/3/2009
Leading Package Delivery Company Sued for Disability Discrimination
9/1/2009
Retail Giant Sued for Disability Discrimination
8/27/2009
Court Decision—Federal Contractors Must Use E-Verify Beginning September 8, 2009
8/25/2009
EEOC Files Age Discrimination Suit Against Telecommunications Giant
8/24/2009
Rampant Sex Harassment Costs Leading Home Improvement Retailer to Pay $1.7 Million in Settlement of EEOC Lawsuit
8/21/2009
Leading Pet Retailer Will Pay $125,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
8/21/2009
Pro Football Team to Pay $134,000 for Disability Bias
8/19/2009
Leading Baby Food and Products Provider Agrees to Pay $900,000 to Minorities and Females for Hiring Discrimination
8/17/2009
Manufacturer of Custom Modular Homes Sued by EEOC for Racial Harassment
8/17/2009
U.S. Labor Department Sues Retirement Plan Trustees of Defunct Alabama Wholesaler to Recover Nearly $900,000 in Pension Assets
8/13/2009
Nationwide Freight Management Company Sued by EEOC for National Origin Discrimination
8/12/2009
U.S. Department of Labor Uncovers Child Labor and Migrant and Seasonal Farm Labor Violations on Bladen and Craven Counties, N.C., Blueberry Farms
8/6/2009
Restaurant Corporation Agrees to Settle Sexual Harassment Suit with EEOC
8/4/2009
Leading Food Service Provider to Pay More than $90,000 and Offer Jobs to Settle Disability Bias Lawsuit
8/3/2009
Communications Giant Pays $1.3 Million to Satisfy Judgment in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
8/3/2009
Las Vegas Hotel and Casino Sued by EEOC for National Origin Harassment and Retaliation
8/3/2009
Restaurant to Pay $135,000 for Sexual Harassment
7/30/2009
Largest Garment Manufacturer in Saipan to Pay $1.7 MILLION in Landmark Discrimination Settlement with EEOC
7/28/2009
Convenience Store Agrees to Pay Nearly $750,000 in Back Pay to 3,819 Workers in Nine States
7/23/2009
Maryland Medical Practice to Pay $125,000 for Disability Bias Against Worker with Cancer
7/20/2009
Federal Minimum Wage will Increase to $7.25 on July 24
7/17/2009
Major Chicago Cleaning Services Provider Sued by EEOC for Race Discrimination
7/17/2009
EEOC Hearing Highlights “Devastating Impact” of Age Discrimination Panelists Urge Regulatory and Legislative Action
7/16/2009
Environmental Clean-up Company Sued for Race Harassment; Black Workers Subjected to Nooses and Racial Slurs
7/14/2009
EEOC Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Behavior Health Services Company
7/10/2009
National Employment Agency Chain to Pay $250,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
7/10/2009
Hundreds of Employers Receive I-9 Audits from Feds
7/8/2009
Hotel Chain Pays Developmentally Disabled Employee $90,000 to Settle EEOC Harassment Suit
7/8/2009
Commission to Hold Public Hearing July 15 on Age Discrimination in Employment
7/6/2009
EEOC Sues Manager of Forum Shops at Leading Las Vegas Hotel and Casino for National Origin Bias
7/1/2009
New York City Area Car Washes Agree to Pay Employees $3.4 Million in Back Wages and Damages to Resolve U.S. Labor Department Lawsuit
6/22/2009
Tree Wholesale Company Sued by EEOC for Severe Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Latina
6/22/2009
International Military Contractor to Pay $110,000 to Settle EEOC Gender, Equal Pay, and Retaliation Case
6/19/2009
Chicago Banquet Facility and Country Club to Pay Up to $690,000 to settle EEOC Sex and Race Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
6/19/2009
Commission Votes to Revise Rules to Conform to ADA Amendments Act
6/17/2009
National Retail Giant to Pay $110,000 for Same-Sex Harassment
6/17/2009
Auto Parts Retail Giant to Pay $65,000 for Sexual Harassment; EEOC Secures Unanimous Jury Verdict
6/17/2009
Restaurant Chain Pays $500,000 for Race Bias, Sex Discrimination, and Retaliation
6/16/2009
Commission to Meet June 17 to Consider ADA Amendments Act Regulation
6/12/2009
Multinational Glass Manufacturer to Pay P$1.45 Million to Settle EEOC Sex Bias Suit
6/10/2009
Alaska Medical Center Pays $220,000 to Operating Room Staff Laid Off Due to Age Bias
6/9/2009
Leading Global Air Carrier Sued for Disability Discrimination
6/4/2009
E-Verify Rule Effective Date Extended to September 8, 2009
6/4/2009
Florida Construction Companies Sued for Racial Harassment, Threatening Black Worker with Noose
6/1/2009
Storage Facility to Pay $95,000 for Disability Bias Against Employee with Cosmetic Disfigurement
6/1/2009
Chain Drug Store to Pay $240,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
5/29/2009
Construction Company to Pay $630,000 to Class of Black Workers in Race Discrimination Lawsuit
5/27/2009
Masonry Company to Pay $500,000 for Harassment of Hispanic Workers
5/27/2009
Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on President Obama’s Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to U.S. Supreme Court
5/22/2009
U.S. Labor Department Further Extends Effective Date of Rules on Investment Advice
5/18/2009
Plastic Product Manufacturer Sued by EEOC for Sex Discrimination
5/18/2009
Oil Distributor to Pay $80,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit
5/18/2009
Energy Tube Supplier to Pay $175,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit
5/13/2009
Pennsylvania Hospital Will Pay $100,000 for Firing Employee Because of Cancer
5/11/2009
Leading Retail Store Sued by EEOC for Harassment of Latinos at Califonia-Based Wholesale Store
5/8/2009
Secretary Hilda L. Solis Unveils U.S. Department of Labor’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2010
5/7/2009
Atlanta-Based Home Builder Sued by EEOC for Race Discrimination
5/7/2009
U.S. Labor Department Assesses Atlanta-Based Demolition Corporation Maximum Child Labor Penalty Following Death of Teen at Demolition Site
5/4/2009
E-Verify Rule Effective Date Extended to June 30, 2009
4/28/2009
U.S. Labor Department Seeks Public Comments on Mental Health and Addiction Law
4/23/2009
EEOC Issues Employer Best Practices Document on Work/Family Balance
4/23/2009
Statement of U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis Before U.S. Senate HELP Committee on Green Jobs Skills Training for Workers
4/20/2009
Leading National Department Store to Pay $292,500 to Settle EEOC Harassment Lawsuit
4/20/2009
California-Based Cleaning Service Ordered to Pay Daily Fines, Post-Judgment Interest on Nearly $3.5 Million in Back Wages
4/15/2009
Nursing Facility Corporation to Pay up to $450,000 for National Origin Discrimination
4/14/2009
Judge Finds Against Glass Company for Sexual Harassment of Female Workers by Owner
4/9/2009
Building Materials Supply Company to Pay $495,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Suit
4/8/2009
U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA Orders Cargo Airline to Withdraw Retaliatory Lawsuit and Pay More than $7.9 Million to Nine Whistleblowers
4/8/2009
U.S. Labor Department Recovers More than $1.6 Million in Overtime Back Wages for 1,751 Employees in 17 States from leading Houston-based Pallet Supply Company
4/6/2009
Leading Mining Company Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
4/3/2009
Minnesota Federal District Court Grants Final Approval of EEOC Religious Discrimination Suits
4/1/2009
Nursing Home and Assisted Living Chain to Pay $300,000 to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
3/30/2009
Media Company to Pay Over $300,000 for Sexual Harassment of Female Workers
3/26/2009
Subsidiary of Leading Photography Company to Pay $272,000 for Age Bias
3/26/2009
EEOC Obtains Over $300,000 for Class of Female Professors Subjected to Pay Discrimination
3/25/2009
EEOC Obtains $290,000 for Female Workers Who Were Sexually Harassed by Male Nurse
3/25/2009
U.S. Labor Department Extends Effective Date of Rules on Investment Advice
3/25/2009
Court Approves Payment of $4.3 Million to Hispanic Workers in EEOC Lawsuit Against Electronic Corporation
3/20/2009
Veteran to Receive $118,000 in Back Pay, Damages as Result of U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Investigation
3/18/2009
Leading Airline to Pay $850,000 for Disability Discrimination
3/16/2009
EEOC Reports Job Bias Charges Hit Record High of Over 95,000 in Fiscal Year 2008
3/2/2009
Maryland-Based Athletic Club to Pay $161,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit for Sexual Harassment
2/25/2009
E-Verify Rule Effective Date Extended to May 21, 2009
2/24/2009
Disabled Person’s Application for Social Security Benefits No Bar to EEOC Suit, Judge Rules
2/18/2009
Leading Building Materials Supplier to Pay $20,000 for Violation of the Federal Equal Pay Act
2/17/2009
Sanitation Company to Pay $475,000 in EEOC Lawsuit Charging it Failed to Hire Female Drivers
2/13/2009
Motor Company to Pay $244,000 for Sex Harassment and Retaliation Against Female Workers
2/12/2009
Leading Retail Store to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Suit
2/12/2009
Movie Production Companies Resolve Pregnancy Discrimination Case with EEOC
1/29/2009
President Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act: Equal Pay for Equal Work Required
1/26/2009
Interstate Trucking Firm Agrees to Pay $2.43 Million to Settle EEOC Discrimination Lawsuit
1/26/2009
President Appoints Stuart Ishirmaru Acting EEOC Chairman, Christine Griffin Named Acting Vice Chair
1/16/2009
U.S. Department of Labor, Leading Food Manufacturer, Reach Agreement on $5 Million in Back Pay to 6,000 Workers
1/15/2009
Chicago Dentist to Pay $462,500 to Settle EEOC Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
1/15/2009
EEOC Report Addresses 21st Century Federal Hispanic Employment Issues
1/13/2009
U.S. Labor Department’s Office of Labor-Management Standards Caps 8-Year Run with Strong Results for 2008
1/13/2009
EEOC Issues Work Group Report on Federal Asian American and Pacific Islander Employment
1/12/2009
E-Verify Rule Delayed by Justice Department
1/12/2009
Leading Engineering and Science Laboratory Corporation Agrees to Pay More than $2 Million in Overtime Back Wages to More than 2,600 Employees Following U.S. Labor Department Investigation
1/9/2009
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Digital ‘Snapshot’ Project to Archive Content of All Departmental Web Sites
1/7/2009
U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division Collects More than $185 Million Wage Recovery for FY 2008
1/6/2009
OFCCP Wins Record Annual Number of Financial Remedies for More American Workers than Ever Before
1/6/2009
Department of Labor Posts Sample VETS-100A Form
1/2/2009
Eighth Circuit Affirms Jury Verdict in EEOC Religious Bias Case
1/2/2009
International Financial Services Firm to Pay $1.55 Million for Job Bias Against Iranian Muslim Former Employee
12/24/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule on Priority of Service for Veterans
12/23/2008
EEOC and Leading Country-Themed Restaurant and Store Chain Sign Mediation Pact
12/22/2008
Leading Retail Super Center to Pay $485,000 for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
12/16/2008
Chief Human Capital Officers Council Training Academy Focuses on Assisting Americans with Disabilities in Joining the Federal Workforce
12/15/2008
Berkshire's Holiday Hours
12/12/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Nearly $860,000 Grant to Assist Floridians Affected by Manufacturing Industry Layoffs
12/3/2008
Weight Loss Company Settles Nationwide Sex Discrimination Lawsuit with EEOC
12/3/2008
Temp Placement Company Agrees to Pay 973 Employees More than $1.8 Million in Back Wages to Resolve U.S. Labor Department Lawsuit
12/1/2008
U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces New Membership of OSHA Advisory Committee
11/24/2008
Statement of U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao on 2007 Occupational Injuries and Illnesses with Days Away from Work
11/21/2008
EEOC and State of Delaware Enter Mediation Partnership
11/19/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Final Rule Will Expand FMLA for Military Families and Clarify Rules for Workers and Employers
11/17/2008
Final Rule on E-Verify System Published
11/14/2008
Ohio Based Prep School to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Retaliatory Discharge, Jury Rule in EEOC Suit
11/14/2008
Leading Chicken Processing Company and Employment Agency Settle Suits by EEOC for Religious Discrimination
11/12/2008
Phoenix Based University to Pay $1,875,000 for Religious Bias Against Non-Mormons
11/7/2008
EEOC Headquarters and WFO Moving to 131 M Street, NE
11/5/2008
Berkshire Associates Named One of Baltimore’s Largest Woman-Owned Businesses
11/5/2008
Cell Phone Refurbishing Company to Pay $435,000 to Settle EEOC Suit for Unequal Wages and Retaliation
11/3/2008
EEOC and State of New Mexico Launch Landmark Mediation Partnership
10/31/2008
Virginia Information Technology Company to Pay Nearly $1.7 Million in Back Wages to H-1B Non-Immigrant Workers Following U.S. Labor Department Investigation
10/27/2008
U.S. Labor Department Economic Resources On-line for Workers
10/24/2008
New York Based Police Department to Pay $450,000 for Age Bias
10/24/2008
U.S. Labor Department Recovers $8.6 Million for Workers in Settlement Involving 401(k) Plan in New York
10/24/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Honors Five Organizations for Creating Equal Opportunities in the Workplace
10/23/2008
Leading Hotel Chain to Pay $370,000 for Same-Sex Teen Harassment
10/13/2008
Supreme Court Denies Leading Logistics Services Company to Review Punitive Damages Award Under Disabilities Act
10/7/2008
National Department Store Chain Sued for Disability Discrimination
10/2/2008
OFCCP Posts New Directive
10/1/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Distributes $34 Million to States for Trade Adjustment Assistance
10/1/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Awards More than $58 Million to Eliminate Exploitive Child Labor Around the World
10/1/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Union Transparency Final Rule
9/26/2008
U.S. Labor Department Takes Legal Action Against Leading Cement Producer to Secure More than $5 Million in Overtime Wages
9/25/2008
Leading Retail Jeweler Sued for Sex Discrimination
9/19/2008
Leading Nevada Based Grocery Chain to Pay $425,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Harassment and Retaliation Suit
9/19/2008
U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Sets Public Hearing on Personal Protective Equipment and Employee Training Requirements
9/17/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Establishes Alliance with U.S. Business Leadership Network to Promote Employment of Workers with Disabilities Nationwide
9/12/2008
Latest OFCCP Webinar: Next Round of Scheduling Announcement Letters to Go Out
9/10/2008
Chair Earp Names Systemic Investigation Program Manager
9/5/2008
EEOC Addresses Performance and Conduct Issues Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
9/2/2008
U.S. Department of Labor and Major League Baseball Launch ‘PITCH’ Campaign to Encourage Businesses to Hire People with Disabilities
8/29/2008
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on U.S. Department of Labor’s Risk Assessment Procedures Published in Federal Register
8/27/2008
U.S. Labor Department Settlement Provides $5 Million in Restitution for PA Based Trade Organizaion Health Plan and Reforms Plan Operations
8/26/2008
New EEOC Publication Aimed at Increasing Opportunities for People with Disabilities in Federal Employment
8/22/2008
U.S. Labor Department Proposes Rules on Investment Advice Exemption for 401(k) Plans and IRAs
8/20/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Initiative Aids Employment of Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
8/19/2008
EEOC Issues Federal Work Force Report for 2007
8/15/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Requests Comments on Proposed Rules for Priority of Service for Veterans
8/8/2008
Appeals Court Reverses Decision that Leading Aerospace Company Did Not Engage in Sex Harassment
8/7/2008
Leading Tobacco Store to Pay $425,000 for Race Discrimination Against Blacks
8/4/2008
Electronics Retailer to Pay $630,000 for Harassment and Retaliation
7/30/2008
U.S. Labor Department and SEC to Share Information Protecting Retirement and Investments of American Workers
7/28/2008
Chemical Manufacturer to Pay $175,000 to Settle Race Bias Lawsuit
7/25/2008
Second Suit Filed Against Leading Independent Airline for Sexual Harassment of Female Workers
7/25/2008
Upscale Dining Chain Charged with Subjecting Males to Sexually Hostile Workplace
7/24/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Two New Initiatives Aimed at Promoting Hiring of Veterans and Applicants with Disabilities
7/23/2008
EEOC Issues Compliance Assistance on Religious Discrimination
7/23/2008
Federal Minimum Wage to Increase to $6.55 on July 24
7/17/2008
Constance Barker Sworn in as EEOC Commissioner
7/7/2008
Silicon Valley Manufacturer to Pay $168,000 for Racial Harassment
7/1/2008
VETS-100A Report Sample Available
6/30/2008
U.S. Labor Department Obtains Court Approval of Settlement Restoring $2.2 Million to Leading Transportation Systems Retirement Plan
6/26/2008
E-Verify System: What is Required from Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
6/24/2008
Supreme Court Rules on Age Discrimination
6/18/2008
New Vets-100A Report Required
6/9/2008
Retail Giant to Pay $250,000 for Disability Bias
6/3/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Auditing All Permanent Labor Certification Applications Filed by Major Immigration Law Firm
6/2/2008
Landmark New York City Restaurant to Pay $2.2 Million for Harassment of Females, Blacks, Hispanics
5/21/2008
EEOC Forms Federal Hispanic Work Group
5/21/2008
EEOC Settles Sex Bias Case with State Corrections Department for Almost $1 Million
5/16/2008
EEOC Settles Case Involving Discharge of Seven Middle Eastern Crew Members from a Leading Cruise Line
5/14/2008
Industrial Distributor to Pay $375,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
5/8/2008
Nationwide Banquet Facility Company to Pay $625,000 for Sexual Harassment, Retaliation
5/8/2008
Restaurant Chain to Pay $1 Million for Sex Bias Against Men
5/6/2008
Electric Company and Subcontractors to Pay $1.65 Million to Black Workers who were Racially Harassed
5/6/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Releases New “Elaws” Tool to Help Employers Comply with Recordkeeping, Reporting, and Notice Requirements
4/30/2008
OFCCP Gives Presentation on Creating an Affirmative Action Plan
4/29/2008
U.S. Labor Department Secures More than $688,000 in Overtime Back Wages Nationwide for 238 Employees of a Leading Medical Diagnostic Testing Company
4/28/2008
Sexual Harassment Verdict Upheld in Favor of EEOC Against Leading Farming Operations Company
4/25/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Grant of More than $1.7 Million to Assist Missouri Workers Affected by Automotive Industry Layoffs
4/23/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Files Suit Against Construction Material Producer to Recover More Than $1 Million in Back Wages Due to 302 Denver-Area Workers
4/21/2008
Staffing Company to Pay $580,000 to Settle EEOC Age, Race, and Retaliation Suit
4/21/2008
Leading Retail Store to Pay $300,000 to Rejected Job Applicant with Disability
4/16/2008
Leading Soft Drink Manufacturer Bottling Company to Pay $250,000 to Black Worker for Race Discrimination
4/15/2008
EEOC Partners with Memphis CEOs to Address Race and Color Bias Issues
4/11/2008
Dallas Aircraft Company Agrees to Pay $1.5 Million in Back Wages and Salary to Resolve Discrimination Allegations
4/8/2008
Leading Technology Company to Pay $773,000 for Firing Eight Employees Because of Their Age
4/7/2008
Leading Fast Food Company Franchise to Pay $505,000 for Sexual Harassment of Young Women, Including Teens
4/3/2008
U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Cites Commercial Roofing Company for Alleged Workplace Safety and Health Violations
4/2/2008
National Retail Department Store to Pay Half Million to Settle EEOC Class Sexual Harassment Suit
4/1/2008
Convicted Felon Sues Leading Retail Store for Refusing to Hire
3/31/2008
Louisiana College to Pay $200,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit
3/27/2008
New York City Medical Staffing Company Charged with Violating H-1B Program Following U.S. Labor Department Finding Almost $3 Million in Back Wages Due 156 Workers
3/27/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Obtains Order Requiring Seneca, S.C., Company to Restore More Than $1.5 Million to 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan
3/25/2008
Final Decree Entered with Leading Pharmacy for $24 Million in Landmark Race Discrimination Suit by EEOC
3/20/2008
Leading Operations and Maintenance Service Provider to Pay $1.5 Million to Black Workers Who Were Racially Harassed
3/18/2008
Database of More than 1,700 Job Candidates with Disabilities to be Made Available to Employers
3/17/2008
U.S. Labor Department Enforcement Agency Announces Eight Criminal Convictions for February
3/12/2008
Leading Aviation Fuel Supplier to Pay Nearly $2 Million for Harassment of Black and Hispanic Workers
3/12/2008
Communications Company and Company President Ordered to Restore $1.5 Million to Retirement Plan to Resolve U.S. Labor Department Lawsuit
3/5/2008
Job Bias Charges Rise 9% in 2007, EEOC Reports
3/3/2008
Leading Investment Management Company to Pay $500,000 for Retaliation
3/3/2008
EEOC Addresses Employment of Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities
3/3/2008
Rep. Lewis, Sen. Kennedy Introduce Civil Rights Act of 2008
2/22/2008
OFCCP Releases Second FY 2008 Scheduling List
2/21/2008
U.S. Labor Department Enforcement Agency Announces Eight Criminal Convictions for January 2008
2/12/2008
Jury Awards $110,000 Verdict Against Houston Dry Cleaners for Sexual Harassment of a Teenager and Other Employees
2/11/2008
U.S. Labor Department Seeks Contempt Order Against a Multi-Services Human Resources Provider Over Improper Distribution of Assets from Enron Litigation Settlement Fund
2/11/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Proposal Will Clarify FMLA Rules for Workers, Employers and Military Families
2/8/2008
Leading Supply Chain Services Company Agrees to Pay More than $1.5 Million in Back Wages to 570 employees Following a U.S. Labor Department Investigation
2/4/2008
President’s Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request for U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Increases Federal Enforcement and Compliance Assistance Efforts
2/4/2008
MSHA Increases Budget Request by $19 Million, or 6 Percent, from Fiscal Year 2008 to Fiscal Year 2009
1/28/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $1.25 Million to North Carolina to Help Trade-Affected Workers Pay for Health Insurance
1/24/2008
Leading Furniture Company to Pay $465,000 for Racial Harassment, Hangman’s Nooses
1/22/2008
Judge Grants Approval for $6.2 Million Partial Settlement of Historic Union Discrimination Case
1/21/2008
EEOC Issues Report on Federal Employment of Individuals with Targeted Disabilities
1/18/2008
U.S. Labor Department Enforcement Agency Announces Eight Criminal Convictions for December 2007
1/14/2008
U.S. Labor Department Sues Ohio Bank and Advisor to Operating Engineers Local 324 Pension Fund in Troy, Mich.
1/8/2008
OFCCP Once Again Produces Record Financial Remedies for a Record Number of American Workers in FY 07
1/7/2008
Automotive Manufacturer to Pay $427,000 to Settle EEOC National Origin Discrimination Suit
1/3/2008
World's Leading Technology Company to Pay $2.5 Million to Settle Racial Harassment Lawsuit
1/2/2008
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Record-Breaking FY 2007 Federal Contract Worker Wage Recoveries
12/31/2007
OSHA Records Another Successful Enforcement Year in FY 2007
12/27/2007
U.S. Labor Department Reports $32 Million in Court-Ordered Union Fund Restitutions for Workers in FY 2007
12/21/2007
Leading Automotive Corporation and Affiliates Agree to Pay $1.6 Million to Settle Class Racial Bias Lawsuit
12/14/2007
U.S. Labor Department Proposes Regulations to Increase Disclosure of Fees and Conflict of Interests Affecting 401(k) and Other Employee Benefit Plans
12/12/2007
Leading Retail Chain Store to Pay $510,000 for Race Discrimination
12/11/2007
Virginia Company May Forfeit $6 Million for Employing Illegal Aliens
12/10/2007
Leading Pharmacy Chain Agrees to Pay More than $226,000 in Penalties and More than $38,000 in Back Wages Following Investigation by U.S. Labor Department
12/4/2007
Federal Court Sharply Limits Employer’s Attempt to Probe Job Bias Victims’ Medical, Arrest and Litigation Histories
12/3/2007
EEOC Issues Fact Sheet on Employment Tests and Selection Procedures to Screen Applicants, Workers
12/3/2007
EEOC Issues Fact Sheet on Employment Tests and Selection Procedures to Screen Applicants, Workers
11/29/2007
Join the OFCCP for a Public Webinar on December 5th
11/27/2007
U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards Announces 16 indictments, 5 convictions for Union Embezzlement in October
11/8/2007
New FAQs Regarding OFCCP's Review of Contractor Compensation Practices
11/6/2007
U.S. Labor Department Recovers Nearly $2 Million in Back Pay for Houston Home Mortgage Employees
10/31/2007
U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Proposes $196,000 Fine Against a Leading Custom Apparel’s Mobile, Ala., Facility for 15 Safety Violations
10/26/2007
Global Drilling Company to Pay $290,000 for Racial Harassment, Including Nooses
10/26/2007
Leading Internet and Phone Provider to Pay $756,000 for Religious Bias Against Jehovah’s Witnesses
10/26/2007
U.S. Department of Labor Forms Alliance with CVS Caremark to Promote Employment of Workers with Disabilities Nationwide
10/15/2007
U.S. Labor Department Files Suit Against Houston-Based Grocery Chain to Recover More Than $2 Million Dollars in Overtime Back Wages
10/15/2007
U.S. Labor Department Releases Advance Copies of 2007 Form 5500 Annual Report
10/10/2007
$27.5 Million Consent Decree Resolves EEOC Age Bias Suit Against Leading Law Firm
10/5/2007
Florida Health Care Corporation to Pay $1.8 Million for Same-Sex Harassment and Retaliation
10/5/2007
Leading News and Financial Services Company Sued for Pregnancy Bias
10/5/2007
Leading Food Producer Agrees to Pay More Than 5,300 Applicants $1 Million for Hiring Discrimination Based on Gender and Ethnicity
10/5/2007
Leading News and Financial Services Company Sued for Pregnancy Bias
9/28/2007
First FY 2008 Scheduling List Released
9/21/2007
$2.3 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Labor Funds Consortium to Increase Employment, Self-sufficiency of Americans with Disabilities
9/17/2007
U.S. Labor Department Obtains Judgments Involving Southfield, Mich., Business 401(k) and Pension Plan Funds
9/10/2007
Leading Weight-Loss Provider to Face Trial for Sex Bias and Retaliation
9/4/2007
OFCCP Releases Revised Veterans AAP Regulations
8/30/2007
EEOC Reports on Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Federal Sector Complaint Process
8/30/2007
Leading Las Vegas Casino to Pay $850,000 for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
8/1/2007
U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Rule Governing Federal Contractors’ Obligations to Veterans
8/1/2007
Las Vegas Construction Company to Pay Nearly $1.2 Million in Back Wages to 1,060 Workers Following U.S. Labor Department Investigation
7/31/2007
U.S. Labor Department Publishes Civil Penalty Rules Under Pension Protection Act
7/25/2007
DisabilityInfo.Gov Introduces New State and Local Resources Map to Assist Visitors in Locating Disability-Related Information Close to Home
6/30/2007
After America's Job Bank: Contractor Options for Compliance After June 30, 2007