New Prime Trucking Inc. is one of the nation’s largest trucking companies. They are based out of St. Louis Missouri. They are one of the most successful in providing refrigerated, flatbed, and liquid bulk tanking trucking services throughout North America. Prime was recently ordered by the U.S. District Court of Missouri (EEOC v. New Prime...
SCOTUS Rules on Filing Period for Constructive Discharge Claims
Marvin Green was an employee for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years. He had been passed over for a position due to his race and later his supervisors accused him of a criminal offense making work difficult for Mr. Green. After an investigation by the Inspector General, an agreement was entered into by Green...
New Overtime Rules to begin December 1
Starting December 1, 2016, the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule, could result in higher pay for lower-level managers ranging from manufacturing shift leaders, health care workers to retail and restaurant managers. President Obama has finalized the Labor Department’s rule that extends overtime protections to over four million more Americans. He said in a video...
Lowe’s Home Improvement Settles ADA Suit for $8.6 Million
Lowe’s a Fortune 50 company headquartered in Mooresville, N.C and the EEOC recently settled an ADA discrimination suit for $8.6 Million. U.S. District Court Judge Andre Birotte Jr. approved a consent decree which calls for a monetary distribution of $8.6 Million, in addition to non-monetary relief which includes: Retain a consultant with ADA experience to...
Once Again Global Horizons in the News for Discrimination Violations
Judge Edward F. Shea of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington has entered a default judgment of over $7.6 million in the EEOC’s favor against the now defunct business, Global Horizons. As early as 2011, the EEOC has brought claims against Defendant Global Horizons, Inc. alleging a pattern or practice of...