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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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EEOC Chair Statement on Death of Paul Miller

I was deeply saddened on Tuesday to learn of the passing of my law school classmate and former EEOC Commissioner Paul Steven Miller. Commissioner Miller was first nominated by President Clinton in May 1994 and served the EEOC -- and ultimately, the nation -- with great distinction until 2004.
October 19, 2010

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EEOC To Explore Use Of Credit Histories In Employment Screening At Meeting On Wednesday, October 20

In order to gather information on the practice of using credit histories as employment screening devices, t he U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a public meeting to explore the extent of this practice, its efficacy, and its potential impact on different populations. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Time), at agency headquarters, 131 M Street, N.E.
October 18, 2010

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Planet Ford Owners To Pay $160,000 To Settle EEOC Discrimination Suit

The owners of the Planet Ford car dealership on Highway 45N in Spring / North Houston will pay $160,000 to settle a class sexual harassment, age discrimination and race discrimination case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
October 15, 2010

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Austin Foam Plastics Pays $600,000 To Settle EEOC Harassment Suit

Austin Foam Plastics, Inc., a producer and distributor of corrugated box and cushion packaging, will pay $600,000 to settle a racial harassment, sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
October 15, 2010

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Cannon & Wendt Held in Contempt for Failure to Comply Fully with Consent Decree

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that a federal court has granted in part the EEOC's request that the court hold Cannon & Wendt Electric Co., Inc., in contempt for failing to comply with the terms of a consent decree settling a discrimination suit.  The court ordered Cannon & Wendt Electric Co., Inc., to pay $20,000 in back pay to Victor Cortez, as previously agreed to by the company, rejecting the company's demand that the discrimination victim submit a new I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) form as a precondition.
October 14, 2010

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EEOC Sues Forrest City Grocery for Sex Discrimination

Forrest City Grocery Company, formerly known as Dixie Tobacco & Candy Company, violated federal law by denying a promotion to a qualified female employee because of her sex, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed on September 29.  The EEOC alleges that the Arkansas-based company discriminated against a clerical employee when the company failed to promote her to an outside salesperson position because of her gender, and refused to pay her what it paid male employees performing comparable duties.
October 12, 2010

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EEOC Accuses Gulfport-Based Industrial Subcontractor of Retaliation

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit September 29, 1010 against a Gulfport, Miss.-based industrial subcontractor, charging that the company violated federal law when it fired a female employee in retaliation for her complaint about sexual harassment.
October 12, 2010

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Papermoon Strip Club to Pay $95,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit

The owners/operators of a Stuart, Fla., strip club will pay $95,000 and furnish other relief to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.  The EEOC had charged that Papermoon-Stuart, Inc., and Imaginary Images, Inc., a Richmond, Va., parent corporation, violated federal law when they subjected two black doormen to racial harassment, segregation, and differing terms and conditions of employment.  The company also retaliated against white employees who complained, the EEOC said.
October 7, 2010

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Sentinel Real Estate Settles EEOC Pregnancy Bias Suit

Sentinel Real Estate Corp., a New York-based nationwide provider of real estate management services, will pay $60,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
October 7, 2010

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Mike Enyart & Sons Will Pay $87,205 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit

A South Point, Ohio-based construction company will pay $87,205 in lost wages and punitive damages and furnish significant remedial relief to settle a federal race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.  The EEOC had charged that Mike Enyart & Sons, Inc. discharged Mareo R. Allen in retaliation for his complaints about a racially hostile work environment.
October 6, 2010

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Bardon, Inc. / Aggregate Industries to Pay $325,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment/Retaliation Suit

Concrete company Bardon, Inc., trading as Aggregate Industries, Inc., will pay $325,000 and furnish significant remedial relief to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.  Aggregate, an internationally owned ready-mix concrete company with operations in the United States and United Kingdom, has corporate offices in Greenbelt, Md.
October 6, 2010

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American Apparel Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

American Apparel, Inc., a clothing manufacturer which operates what it says is the largest garment factory in the nation, violated federal law when it terminated a disabled garment worker while he was on medical leave for cancer treatment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed last week.
October 5, 2010

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Glenn O. Hawbaker Will Pay $200,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

A large Pennsylvania construction company which operates 17 quarries and eight asphalt production facilities across Pennsylvania and southern New York will pay $200,000 and provide significant remedial relief to settle a federal disability discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
October 5, 2010

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EEOC Sues Kintetsu International Express for Disability Harassment, Retaliation

Kintetsu International Express (USA), Inc., a major worldwide travel company, violated federal law when it subjected an employee to disability-related harassment and discrimination, and retaliated against employees who protested the harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed yesterday.
October 5, 2010

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Maverik Country Stores Sued for Violation of Americans with Disabilities Act

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit yesterday against Maverik, Inc., owners of the Maverik Country Store convenience store chain. which has locations through the mountain West.  According to EEOC's complaint, Maverik intentionally and unlawfully discriminated against Randy Ramos, who is HIV-positive, in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
October 4, 2010