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$1.47 Million Awarded in EEOC Sex Harassment Claim Against Food Industry

Blog post about a company in California that had to pay $1.47 million to employees who were sexually harassed and employees who were fired for reporting the harassment.

Hospital Employee's Sexual Harassment Claim Lacks Specificity, Says Court

Blog post on a sexual harassment claim against a hospital.

Female Veteran Pursues Sex Harassment Claim

Blog post on a claim of sexual harassment made by a veteran against her battalion commander.

Dept. of Labor Sets Discrimination Policy for Federal Contractors

Blog post on the Department of Labor's discrimination policy for contractors.

Branford Clothing Manufacturer Faces EEOC Sex Harassment Suit

Blog post on a claim of sexual harassment against a clothing manufacturing company in Branford, CT.

Court Implicates Abusive Work Supervisor in BIC Sex Harassment Claim

Blog post on a case involving a sexual harassment claim at BIC corporation.

The History of The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Blog post on the history of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Security Company Escapes Liability for Grossly Negligent Employee

Blog post on a case where an employee sued her employer for the grossly negligent acts of another employee.

Employee Appeals Agency Decision in Discrimination Plan

Blog post on the appeal of a decision against the plaintiff in a case where the plaintiff sued their employer for discrimination and sexual harassment.

Employers Sued For Emotional Distress After "Mishandling" Harassment Claim

Blog post about a case where a worker was terminated after reporting incidents of harassment.

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