National origin discrimination lawsuit settled for $245,000
In settlement of a national origin discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a Medina, Ohio manufacturer of fasteners and fastening will pay $245,000 and furnish other relief.
The EEOC’s suit filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, indicated that two Hispanic machinists were denied training opportunities that were regularly made available to non-Hispanic employees. The EEOC’s investigation revealed that the two machinists were subjected to condescending and offensive comments with respect to their national origin, Puerto Rican. The Hispanic machinists were also the only two employees who lost their jobs when the manufacturer implemented a reduction in force at its Medina facility in July, 2007.
The company will provide training to all supervisors and managers employed at its Medina plant regarding Title VII’s requirements and policies regarding compliance with the statute, as well as the monetary relief, in settlement of the suit. The company will also post a notice informing employees of its commitment to compliance with the statute.
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