EEOC Wins Sexual Harassment Verdict

EEOC Wins Sexual Harassment Verdict

In a December 21, 2018 press release, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced that a federal jury in Florida returned a verdict on December 19, 2018 awarding $850,000 in compensatory damages and punitive damages to a female farm worker who was raped by her supervisor and reported to her employer and police … Read more

Restaurant Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Restaurant Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws against employment discrimination. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (Title VII).  More specifically, harassment based on sex is a violation of Section 703 … Read more

Sexual Harassment Retaliation Lawsuit Settled

Sexual Harassment Retaliation Lawsuit Settled

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws against employment discrimination. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (Title VII). More specifically, harassment based on sex is a violation of Section 703 … Read more

Restaurant Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuits

Restaurant Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuits

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws against employment discrimination based on sex, including pregnancy. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical … Read more

Pregnancy Harassment Lawsuit

Pregnancy Harassment Lawsuit

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws against employment discrimination based on sex, including pregnancy. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical … Read more

EEOC Restaurant Sexual Harassment Cases

EEOC Restaurant Sexual Harassment Cases

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws against employment discrimination. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (Title VII). More specifically, harassment based on sex is a violation of Section 703 … Read more

Department of Justice Hostile Work Environment and Assault Lawsuit

Department of Justice Hostile Work Environment and Assault Lawsuit

Created in 1957 with the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society, according to http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/ .   The Civil Rights Division enforces … Read more

Department of Justice Sexual Harassment Lawsuits

Department of Justice Sexual Harassment Lawsuits

Created in 1957 with the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society, according to http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/ .   The Civil Rights Division enforces … Read more

EEOC Sexual Harassment Settlements in Texas

EEOC Sexual Harassment Settlements in Texas

Texas Labor Code Chapter 21 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protect individuals against employment discrimination and harassment based upon sex. At www.twc.state.tx.us/crd/sex-discrimination.html, the Texas Workforce Commission explains that sex discrimination occurs when one is treated differently than other employees because of one’s sex, including pregnancy, and stereotypes and assumptions based … Read more

Texas Restaurant Sexual Harassment Cases

Texas Restaurant Sexual Harassment Cases

Texas Labor Code Chapter 21 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protect individuals against employment discrimination and harassment based upon sex.  At www.twc.state.tx.us/crd/sex-discrimination.html, the Texas Workforce Commission explains that sex discrimination occurs when one is treated differently than other employees because of one’s sex, including pregnancy, and stereotypes and assumptions based … Read more