Labor & Employment

EEOC Conciliates Sexual Harassment Charges Against Louisville Comedy Club

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Louisville Comedy Club has agreed to pay $372,500 to conciliate charges of sexual harassment. This action resolves allegations of a hostile work environment and sexual harassment.

EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against JamRock Solutions

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a subpoena enforcement action against JamRock Solutions. This action seeks to compel the company to comply with an EEOC subpoena related to an ongoing investigation into alleged employment discrimination.

EEOC Sues Diamond Jim's and Mrs. Donna's for Disability Discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Diamond Jim's and Mrs. Donna's, alleging violations of federal law prohibiting disability discrimination. The lawsuit seeks to address discriminatory employment practices and ensure compliance with civil rights statutes.

EEOC v. ALM Freight and LMDmax - Disability Discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that ALM Freight and LMDmax will pay $107,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging disability discrimination. The lawsuit claimed the companies failed to accommodate an employee with a disability.

EEOC v. Epiq Food Hall - Racial Harassment Settlement

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a settlement with Epiq Food Hall, requiring the company to pay $54,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging racial harassment. The suit claimed that Black employees were subjected to a hostile work environment.

Oregon OSHA Conference on Worker Safety and Health

Oregon OSHA is hosting its 21st biennial Cascade Occupational Safety and Health Conference in Eugene on March 3-4, 2026. The event will provide training and learning opportunities for employers and workers on various safety and health topics, including electrical safety and heat-illness prevention.

Oregon OSHA Publishes New Worker Safety and Fraud Prevention Guide

Oregon OSHA has released a new free guide titled "Your Safety and Your Rights: A Guide for Oregon Workers" to help workers and consumers understand their rights to work safely and protect themselves from fraud. The guide is available in English and Spanish, with other languages planned.

Oregon OSHA Safety Break Event Encouragement

Oregon OSHA is encouraging employers and workers to participate in the annual 'Safety Break' event on May 13, 2026. The event aims to promote discussions and actions for maintaining safe and healthy working conditions. Employers signing up by May 8, 2026, are eligible for prize drawings.

Oregon OSHA Fines Gresham Contractor $113,852 for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Oregon OSHA has fined Gresham roofing contractor New Exteriors LLC $113,852 for repeated violations of fall protection standards. The company failed to protect an employee from a fall hazard of up to 12 feet. This marks the fourth repeat offense for the company.

Waste Firm Fined After Worker Fell From Height

Woodhorn Group Limited has been fined £14,000 after an employee suffered a broken leg in a fall from a compost screening machine. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found the company failed to assess risks and provide a safe system of work, allowing employees to bypass safety measures. The incident occurred on 16 February 2024, and the fine was issued on 16 March 2026.