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This month, an Indiana-based staffing agency settled a charge of national origin, race, sex, and disability discrimination filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”).

The EEOC alleged that the company had engaged in unlawful discrimination, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, by adhering to discriminatory client preferences for temporary workers. Under the settlement agreement, the staffing company agreed to distribute and post an equal employment opportunity non-discrimination notice, and to conduct training for all employees. The company also agreed to donate to a non-profit organization.

Deanna Wooten, the EEOC’s Detroit office enforcement manager, noted: “This case presents an opportunity to remind employers that it cannot exclude workers from the benefit of employment because of a worker’s protected membership.”

Reach out to the knowledgeable Wright Beamer attorneys at 248.477.6300 to assess your company’s legal compliance.