Telecare Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
Mental health and psychiatric treatment provider Telecare Mental Health Services of Washington, Inc. violated federal law when it withdrew a job offer because of a qualified applicant’s disability, the US…
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New ‘Digest of EEO Law’ Issued by EEOC
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced that the newest edition of the federal sector Digest of Equal Employment Opportunity Law (EEO Digest) is now available on the…
Read More »EEOC Sues Geisinger Health and Affiliates for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
Geisinger Health, Geisinger Health System Foundation doing business as Geisinger Health System, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and affiliates (collectively, “Geisinger”), violated federal law when they discriminated against a registered…
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Hospital Housekeeping Services Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
Hospital Housekeeping Services (HHS) violated federal law when it terminated employees who failed its Essential Functions Test (EFT) because of their disabilities, despite their ability to perform their job, the…
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Federal Investigation Recovers Nearly $100K in Back Wages for 53 Home Healthcare Workers
Fifty-three personal care aides and certified nursing assistants of a Virginia home healthcare agency worked overtime hours to provide clients with compassionate care and a better quality of life, but…
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EEOC Files Disability Lawsuits in El Paso and Ft. Worth Based on COVID-Related Discrimination
The EEOC filed two lawsuits in Texas courts September 24, alleging that a pharmacy in Fabens and a coffeehouse in Ft. Worth both discriminated against employees with disabilities that rendered…
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Rural/Metro to Pay $55,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Orlando-based Rural/Metro Corporation of Florida, doing business as American Medical Response, Rural/Metro Corporation, and Lifefleet Southeast, Inc., who provide emergency medical services (EMS), have agreed to pay $55,000 to settle…
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US DOL Extends Effective Date of Final Rule to Rescind March 2020 Joint Employer Rule
The US Department of Labor announced the extension of the effective date of a final rule to rescind an earlier rule, “Joint Employer Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act,”…
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Rhode Island nursing home closures a concern as staffing mandate nears
As the vaccine mandate looms over Rhode Island nursing homes they’re also looking ahead toward another requirement, the staffing mandate that’s now just months away from taking effect.
Read More »US DOL Recovers $163k for 72 Healthcare Workers after Investigation Finds TN Hospital Missed Payrolls
Amid the pandemic, Linden hospital essential healthcare workers demonstrated their commitment to their jobs and communities when they worked long hours at a risk to themselves and their families. Yet,…
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