EEOC sues franchisees over sexual harassment

Preventing sexual harassment and gender-based behaviour is a legal obligation for the employer, but also a challenge...

Sexual Harassment – What Everyone Needs to Know

Sexual harassment is far more common than many people realize. Research indicates 81% of women and 43% of men experienced some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. Sadly, many people experience this conduct as children. There is evidence to suggest that nearly half of girls in grades 7-12 have already experienced some form of sexual harassment. What is Sexual Harassment? Federal regulations indicate that there are three ma…

EEOC: Employers’ Training Can Create a Hostile Work Environment

EEOC: Employers’ Training Can Create a Hostile Work Environment Alyesha Asghar comments on an EEOC technical guidance that says employer programs meant to reduce bias, hostility and liability now could be the basis of a hostile work environment claim. SHRMView (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Mon, 04/07/2025

EEOC sues franchisees over sexual harassment

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against six related entities operating Taco Bell restaurants in Michigan, alleging that they violated federal law by allowing a senior manager to sexually harass female employees, including teenagers, and firing a local assistant manager who reported the misconduct. According to the lawsuit filed in

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Barbeque Restaurant Chain Violated Title VII Due to Sexual Harassment

Angela Houser has filed a lawsuit against The Patio Restaurants, Inc., alleging severe workplace misconduct that includes sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, and retaliation. Filed on March 28, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, the complaint details troubling allegations against her former employer.According to the lawsuit, Angela Houser was employed as a manager at The Pa…