Below is a detailed summary of recent OFCCP case settlements resolved through a Conciliation Agreement with the contractor. Please review the Class Member Locator page to check the deadline to submit information if you believe you are a class member for one of the cases.
Arakelian Enterprises (d/b/a Athens Services)
Arakelian Enterprises (d/b/a Athens Services), a waste management company, will pay $104,658.00 in back wages and interest to resolve allegations of gender-based hiring discrimination at its Southern California facilities. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found statistically significant differences in Athens Services’ hiring rates of female applicants when compared to similarly qualified male applicants for Operative and Laborer positions. Athens Services agreed to resolve OFCCP’s findings through an Early Resolution Conciliation Agreement and extend 10 job offers to female class members.
Caterpillar, Inc.
Caterpillar, Inc., a heavy construction and mining equipment manufacturer, will pay $800,000 in back pay and interest to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Decatur, Illinois facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs alleges that the federal contractor discriminated against 60 qualified Black applicants who applied to Fabrication Specialist/Welder positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the agreement, Caterpillar Inc. will also extend 34 job opportunities to eligible class members as vacancies occur in Fabrication Specialist/Welder positions and will ensure that its hiring policies and procedures are free from discrimination. The company will also provide training to all managers, supervisors and other company officials who oversee hiring decisions.
CSC Holdings, Inc.
CSC Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides cable and telecommunications services. CSC Holdings, Inc, will pay $80,000 in back pay and interest amount to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Hauppauge, NY facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 17 female applicants who applied for Account Executive Residential positions and were not hired. CSC Holdings, Inc. denies those claims but has agreed to resolve the issue through an early resolution Conciliation Agreement. Under the agreement, CSC Holdings, Inc. will provide the female applicants with monetary relief in the form of back pay and interest pursuant to the agreement. Pursuant to the Agreement, CSC Holdings, Inc. will also extend job opportunities to 4 eligible class members as vacancies occur and ensure that its hiring policies and procedures are free from discrimination. Additionally, CSC Holdings, Inc. will provide training to all managers, supervisors and other company officials who oversee hiring decisions.
Deere & Company
Deere & Company, an agricultural and heavy equipment manufacturer, will pay $1,105,000 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its facilities in Ankeny, Iowa; Waterloo, Iowa; and Milan, Illinois. Compliance reviews by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs allege that the federal contractor discriminated against 277 qualified Black or Hispanic individuals who applied for production or warehouse positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the conciliation agreement, Deere & Company will also extend 53 job opportunities.
G.E. Aerospace
G.E. Aerospace, a provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft, will pay $443,000 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Rutland, VT facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against qualified female applicants who applied to the Manufacturing Operations Associate position and were not hired. Pursuant to the agreement, G.E. Aerospace will also extend 14 job opportunities.
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, a manufacturer and distributor of furniture and engineered components, will pay $407,402 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its High Point, North Carolina facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 308 qualified Black, Hispanic, and White applicants who applied for Production Associate positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the Conciliation Agreement, Leggett & Platt, Incorporated will extend thirty (30) job opportunities, review and revise its hiring process, and ensure its hiring policies and procedures are free from discrimination.
The Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University is a major, public, research university in Pennsylvania with twenty-three additional locations across the State of Pennsylvania, will pay$703,742.11 ($682,418.72 in back pay and $21,323.39 in interest) to resolve allegations of compensation discrimination at its University Park, PA location. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 65 Females by paying them less than their male counterparts. Pursuant to the agreement, Pennsylvania State University will analyze the gender and race neutrality of its pay policies and practices for all employees by conducting a compensation disparity analysis.
Sysco West Coast Florida, Inc.
Sysco West Coast Florida, Inc., a subsidiary of Sysco Corporation, a foodservice distributor, will pay $133,625.39 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Palmetto, FL facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that Sysco West Coast Florida, Inc. discriminated against qualified female applicants who applied for Outbound Selector positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the Conciliation Agreement, Sysco West Coast Florida, Inc. will extend nine job opportunities to eligible class members as vacancies occur in Outbound Selector positions.
US Foods, Inc.
US Foods, Inc., a food service distributor, will pay $96,399.76 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Charlotte, North Carolina facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 186 qualified female applicants for Selector positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the Conciliation Agreement, US Foods will also extend ten (10) job opportunities to eligible Class Members and has hired an outside consultant to review the hiring policies and procedures for Selector positions.
US Foods, Inc.
US Foods, Inc., a food service distributor, will pay at least a total of $360.64 in back pay and interest per affected class member to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its facilities in Zebulon, NC; Port Orange and Tampa, FL; Fort Mill and Lexington, SC; and Manassas, VA. During the progress reporting monitoring period conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the agency continued to observe statistically significant disparities between male and female hiring rates for Selector positions at each of the six establishments. Pursuant to the addendum to the agreement, US Foods, Inc. will also extend 195 job opportunities to eligible class members and retain an outside consultant to review and hiring policies and procedures for Selector positions.
Western Global Airlines, Inc.
Western Global Airlines, Inc. a worldwide commercial air cargo transportation services company, will pay a total of $84,727.87 to resolve allegations of compensation discrimination at its Estero, Florida facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 18 female employees in base and bonus pay in multiple job titles within job groups 1A Executive Management, 1B Managers and Directors, 2D Professionals-Support, 3 Technicians, and 5 Administrative Support. During OFCCP’s compliance evaluation, Western Global Airlines, Inc. voluntarily increased the annual base salaries of 11 female employees by a collective total of $157,500.00. Pursuant to the agreement, Western Global Airlines, Inc. will also annually review its compensation policies and practices and provide training to company officials involved in determining compensation.