Unfair treatment due to religious beliefs October 14, 2025 Complainant worked as a part-time Sales Advisor inside a warehouse store and alleged religious discrimination when she was subjected to a negative attitude and falsely accused of infractions that coworkers not of her religion were not subjected to. Respondent subsequently terminated her employment. Respondent denied the Complainant’s allegations and asserted the Complainant was terminated because of drug use before and during her shifts which violated Respondent’s policies. A Resolution Conference was held at which the parties agreed to a settlement that included Respondent agreeing to pay the Complainant $168, as well as not share information regarding disciplinary actions or reasons for separation to any party unless legally required to do so.
Race-based discrimination creating hostile work environment October 14, 2025 The Complainant alleged race discrimination when Respondent’s new store manager was hostile and made it difficult for the Complainant to fulfill her duties as a front-end manager. Complainant further alleged she had no choice but to step down and work as a part-time cashier, and asserted Respondent never put her on the cashier schedule. Respondent denied the Complainant’s allegations and asserted the cashier schedule is generated by an automated program that looks at store labor needs, employee availability, and seniority, and Complainant’s limited availability that caused the system to not schedule her. A Resolution Conference was held, and the parties agreed to a settlement that included Respondent agreeing to transfer the Complainant to a different store and the Complainant agreeing to increase her availability.
Race-based discrimination in a lobby October 14, 2025 Complainant, who is Black, and his companion, finished visiting a patient in a medical facility and were waiting in the lobby for a ride. Security personnel approached Complainant and ordered him to leave the premises. Security staff refused to answer Complainant when he asked what time the lobby closed. Instead, security handcuffed Complainant advising him he was under arrest and trespassed from the premises for one year. When Complainant’s friend kept inquiring what Complainant had done, instead of answering, security handcuffed and arrested her as well. Security personnel did not approach or question any other patrons in the lobby, none of whom were Black. The parties signed a Conciliation Agreement on November 11, 2021. Respondent’s nondiscrimination training was completed. The Commission received notice from Respondent on June 6, 2023, confirming there have been no further complaints of discrimination and the case was closed.
Sexual harassment in the workplace October 14, 2025 Complainant alleged Respondent subjected her to unwelcome comments and conduct of a sexual nature. Complainant further alleged after telling Respondent to stop, the behavior continued thereby forcing Complainant to terminate their employment. Investigation by Commission staff found substantial evidence to support Complainant’s allegations, and a Substantial Evidence Determination was issued July 26, 2022. A Conciliation Agreement was signed by both parties September 12, 2022. Respondent fulfilled all terms of the Conciliation Agreement, and a closing order was issued May 12, 2023.
Disability-based discrimination at a drive-thru October 14, 2025 Complainant, who is deaf, alleges that he attempted to place an order through a restaurant drive-thru window using a mobile device as an accommodation for his disability. Complainant further alleges that the drive-thru employee became frustrated, refused service, and subjected him to harassment and profanity. The Commission determined there was substantial evidence to support Complainant’s allegations and a determination was issued May 31, 2023. Conciliation efforts are ongoing.