The EEOC's New York district office sued BWD Group, Limited, on May 8, 1997 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, for violation of Title VII. The complaint alleged that defendant discriminated against its female employees on the basis of sex and did so through the creation of a hostile work environment. The complaint additionally alleged that defendant retaliated against employees who complained of harassment, retaliated against employees who cooperated with the EEOC, and engaged in constructive discharge.

The parties entered into a three year consent decree on June 9, 1998. This decree required the defendant to: expunge the records of the charging parties, provide neutral references to the charging parties, attempt to identify all potential claimants, pay $1,200,000 to claimants, distribute its non-discrimination policy to all employees, post a notice of EEO rights, and to provide training to all employees.

Keri Livingston - 06/22/2007


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