Manufacturers, Employer Liability Issues, Enforcement Actions

Department of Labor Accuses Hyundai of Child Labor Violations for Supplier Conduct

WilmerHale on 6/6/2024

On May 30, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) filed a complaint in the Middle District of Alabama against a US subsidiary of Korean carmaker Hyundai seeking to hold Hyundai liable for child labor violations alleged to...more

EEOC Sues Employer for Requiring That Epileptic Employee Take Medication as a Condition of Continuing Employment

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 9/28/2015

On occasion, an employee’s medical condition may cause employers concern over that person’s ability to operate heavy machinery or otherwise to work in a hazardous environment. For example, an employee with epilepsy has...more

Employer Fails to Provide Leave of Absence to Probationary Employee, Pays the Price

Franczek P.C. on 1/14/2015

Adam was a maintenance technician for EZEFLOW, a company which manufactures pipe fittings. He also was a marine corps veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Upon his discharge from the marines, Adam started his...more

EZEFLOW USA, Inc. Will Pay $65,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 1/12/2015

Pipe Fittings Manufacturer Fired Disabled Veteran Instead of Providing a Reasonable Accommodation, Federal Agency Said - PITTSBURGH - EZEFLOW USA, a pipe fitting manufacturer located in New Castle, Pa., will pay...more

Amsted Rail’s Hiring Practices Violate Disability Discrimination Law, EEOC Charges in Lawsuit

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 11/21/2014

Medical Clearance Process Derails Applicants' Hopes for Employment, Federal Agency Says - ST. LOUIS -- Amsted Industries, Inc. and Amsted Rail Co. Inc., a leader in the manufacture of steel castings for the rail...more

Suncup / Gregory Packaging Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 10/8/2014

Company Admits It Fired Employee Because of Physical Impairment, Federal Agency Charges - NEWNAN, Ga. - Gregory Packaging, Inc., a nationwide manufacturer and distributor of juice products to school districts and...more

U.S. Steel Subsidiary Sued By EEOC for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 9/29/2014

Manufacturing Company Revoked Job Offer and Refused to Accommodate Applicant Whose Religious Beliefs Prohibited Hair from Being Cut From His Scalp, Agency Says - HOUSTON -- U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a...more

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