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EEOC and Walmart Settle: $11.7 Million

EEOC and Walmart Settle:  $11.7 Million

Earlier this month, the EEOC announced that Walmart Stores will  pay $11.7 million in back wages and com­pen­satory damages, up to $250,000 in administration fees and will furnish other relief, including jobs, to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the EEOC. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, Walmart’s  London, Ky., Distribution Center denied jobs to female applicants […]

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EEOC Performance Results: Investigations Still Slow

EEOC Performance Results: Investigations Still Slow

As many observers noted, the EEOC’s Performance Results for the FY 2009 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) were released toward the end of last year.  The PAR is based on the EEOC’s current modified Strategic Plan for FY 2007 through FY 2010 which was approved by the Commission in 2008. The current strategic plan contained […]

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