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The Great EEOC Roundup: March Edition


As always, there are some EEOC cases that jump out at me when I review developments on that front.  Below are a couple EEOC cases and settlements that stand out.


IT Staffing Company to Pay $50,000.00 to Settle Age Discrimination Suit

Earlier this month, the EEOC announced that Diverse Lynx, LLC agreed to settle an age discrimination claim for $50,000.00.  The suit alleged that the IT staffing company discriminated against an applicant when, after learning of his age, sent him an email informing him he would no lingering be considered for a position because of his age.  This conduct was in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act which prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or applicant as a result of their age.  Note to employers, going forward, ensure you do not refuse to hire an applicant because of their age...and do not put in writing that you are not hiring an applicant because of his/her age.  Use Diverse’s situation as an example of what not to do.


Dollar Tree Stores Location Faces Pregnancy Discrimination Suit

A Dollar Tree Stores location in Georgia is facing a pregnancy discrimination suit as the EEOC alleged the location denied a pregnant employee breaks, assigned her tasks in violation of her pregnancy related restrictions, and scheduled her to work on days when she had doctors’ appointments scheduled.  This alleged conduct is in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits employers from discriminating against a employee because of a pregnancy.  As readers are likely aware, the EEOC has made pregnancy discrimination claims a major focal point as of late.  Tread carefully when dealing with pregnancy related issues in the workplace...or risk running afoul of the EEOC and being confronted with a similar pregnancy discrimination suit.


Pay Discrimination Suit Filed Against California Charter School

Recently, the EEOC filed a pay discrimination suit against the Guidance Charter School on the grounds that the school unlawfully discriminated against a female math tutor when she was paid less than her male counterparts for jobs that were interchangeable.  This conduct, if true, is in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits employers from paying male and female employees different wages for similar work.  I note that at this point, no answer had been filed by the charter school, so the only thing known so far is what was alleged in the EEOC’s petition.

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