On September 28, 2007, the EEOC filed this sex discrimination case against BFI Waste Services, LLC, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas at Little Rock. The case was brought on behalf of three female employees and a class of females who were affected by the employer's illegal employment practices, including its refusal to hire women as drivers.

Although the complaint described a class of affected workers, no class certification was sought and the case was settled within six months of filing with no discovery. A consent decree was entered by U.S. District Judge William R. Wilson, Jr. on March 27, 2008, providing damages to the claimants in the total amount of $190,780, and an injunction requiring the employer to stop refusing to hire female drivers on the basis of their sex and not to retaliate against any employee or applicant for their participation in the litigation. The decree also calls for non-discrimination training for the employer's managers and supervisors, posting of open driver positions and EEO policies, and reporting.

The decree is to remain in effect for three years, beginning with its entry on March 27, 2008. It will expire on March 27, 2011.

Denise Heberle - 01/05/2010


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