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Category: Employment and the workplace

Elaine’s Pet Resorts settles EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit

Elaine’s Pet Resorts, et. al., which operates pet resorts in Fresno and Madera, California, will pay $35,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).  Since at least 2021, the company did not hire or terminated employees who failed the company’s post-offer drug screening, even … Continued

Resources to support the mental health and well-being of all workers

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network has a new Workplace Mental Health Toolkit.  It provides employers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to create supportive workplaces for those with mental health conditions. Organizations can learn how to create mental health-friendly workplaces and help their employees access resources that will improve their well-being.

California Civil Rights Department has new resources on Californians’ rights

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has new resources that talk about protections for people across the State, including those with disabilities. Through new fact sheets and trainings, they are letting Californians know about their rights and to report discrimination. These resources include: New sessions of CRD’s Civil Rights 101 webinar series. In-depth guidance on … Continued

EEOC sues Alto Experience, Inc. for disability discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit saying Alto Experience, Inc., a ride-hailing company violated federal law when it denied reasonable accommodations and employment to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who applied to work as personal drivers. The company currently operates in Texas, Florida, and California. Alto wouldn’t hire qualified deaf and hard-of-hearing … Continued

Catalyst Family, Inc. settles EEOC charge that it fired assistant teacher instead of accommodating his disability

In response to a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigation, Catalyst Family Inc., a non-profit company that runs child development centers in California, has agreed to: Pay almost $150,000 to a former employee, Revise its non-discrimination policies and procedures, and Conduct training for all managers, recruiters, and HR personnel. The part-time employee worked for … Continued

Accommodating public safety workers

A recent article from ODEP’s Job Accommodation Network (JAN) gives examples of helpful workplace accommodations for public safety workers. These workers often have difficult, sometimes dangerous jobs. Having a disability can sometimes make this hard work even more difficult to do. For these frontline workers with disabilities, job accommodations can help them carry out their … Continued

EEOC sues Victra for discrimination due to pregnancy and perceived disability

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged that Victra, the business name of ABC Phones of North Carolina and a nationwide retailer of Verizon mobile devices, violated federal law when it denied a worker’s request to leave new hire training early for an important medical appointment related to her pregnancy and withdrew her job offer. … Continued

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