EEOC secures October settlements, including $3M from Il Fornaio and $500K from a Texas logistics firm
Key points
- The EEOC reached October settlements with several employers; HR Dive highlighted five
- Il Fornaio will pay $3 million to resolve sexual harassment allegations
- A Texas logistics company agreed to pay $500,000 over an alleged male-only hiring policy
According to HR Dive, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reached settlements with several employers in October, and HR Dive highlighted five of them. Restaurant chain Il Fornaio will pay $3 million to resolve EEOC sexual harassment allegations. A Texas logistics company agreed to pay $500,000 over an alleged male-only hiring policy. Another case involved alleged anti-American discrimination: a U.S. employee said he was denied remote work access while an Indian colleague was allowed it.
What employers should do
- Review hiring policies for restrictions based on protected characteristics such as sex
- Check internal complaint and anti-harassment training mechanisms
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Employers accused by the EEOC of violating federal anti-discrimination laws
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