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March 15, 2013

The use of criminal background checks by employers is being closely watched.

Concerns that convictions among African Americans and Hispanics were causing hiring discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Council has issued new guidelines regarding employer use of criminal records under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. According to the Pew Center on the States 2010 study, while one in every 87 white men in America have been incarcerated, among Hispanics it is 1-in-36 and blacks it is 1-in-12.

December 18, 2012

Dillard's to settle EEOC suit for $2 million

A report by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revealed that Dillard’s Inc. will pay $2 million to settle a class-action disability discrimination lawsuit.

Chicago -- A report on Tuesday by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revealed that Dillard’s Inc. will pay $2 million to settle a class-action disability discrimination lawsuit.

The department store retailer will also have to “commit to extensive, company-wide injunctive relief,” according to the EEOC.

November 29, 2011

The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Employee, Family and Medical Leave Administration

By Julie S. Lucht, Perkins Coie LLP

By Julie S. Lucht, JLucht@perkinscoie.com

November 29, 2011

The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Employee, Family and Medical Leave Administration

By Julie S. Lucht, Perkins Coie LLP

By Julie S. Lucht, JLucht@perkinscoie.com

September 21, 2011

EEOC accuses Bass Pro of racial discrimination in hiring

he Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Houston on Wednesday, charging Bass Pro Outdoor World with alleged racial discrimination in its hiring practices dating back to 2005, the Associated Press reported.

New York City -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Houston on Wednesday, charging Bass Pro Outdoor World with alleged racial discrimination in its hiring practices dating back to 2005, the Associated Press reported.

September 21, 2011

EEOC accuses Bass Pro of racial discrimination in hiring

July 6, 2011

Target settles disability discrimination suit

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission settled a lawsuit with Target Corp. regarding the rights of a disabled cart attendant in California's Orange County, the Associated Press reported.

New York City -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission settled a lawsuit with Target Corp. regarding the rights of a disabled cart attendant in California's Orange County, the Associated Press reported.

Court papers filed on Tuesday reveal that Target agreed to pay former employee Jeremy Schott $160,000 and develop policies to respond to disabled employees' needs, the report said.

May 16, 2011

Dillard’s to pay $50,000 in age discrimination case

Dillard’s will pay $50,000 and provide additional, unspecified relief to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Triangle Business Journal reported.

New York City -- Dillard’s will pay $50,000 and provide additional, unspecified relief to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Triangle Business Journal reported.

April 14, 2011

Sam’s Club to pay $440,000 to settle harassment lawsuit

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission disclosed Thursday that the Sam’s Club warehouse division of Wal-Mart Stores will pay $440,000 and other relief to settle a harassment lawsuit filed by the EEOC.

Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission disclosed Thursday that the Sam’s Club warehouse division of Wal-Mart Stores will pay $440,000 and other relief to settle a harassment lawsuit filed by the EEOC.

The agency disclosed the settlement in a statement on its website.

March 1, 2010

Wal-Mart to pay nearly $12M in EEOC sex-discrimination case

Wal-Mart Stores will pay nearly $12 million and change its hiring practices to settle a...

October 8, 2009

Fashion Bug hit with lawsuit

Fashion Bug has been hit with a lawsuit filed by The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity...

April 16, 2008

Wal-Mart Settles Lawsuit Filed by Disabled Job Applicant

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay $300,000 to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of a...

October 1, 2007

EEOC Sues Nordstrom in Fla. Over Harassment

Seattle, The Equal...