Below is a detailed summary of recent OFCCP case settlements resolved through a Conciliation Agreement with the contractor. Please review the Class Member Locator page to check the deadline to submit information if you believe you are a class member for one of the cases.

Arakelian Enterprises (d/b/a Athens Services)

Arakelian Enterprises (d/b/a Athens Services), a waste management company, will pay $104,658.00 in back wages and interest to resolve allegations of gender-based hiring discrimination at its Southern California facilities. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found statistically significant differences in Athens Services’ hiring rates of female applicants when compared to similarly qualified male applicants for Operative and Laborer positions. Athens Services agreed to resolve OFCCP’s findings through an Early Resolution Conciliation Agreement and extend 10 job offers to female class members.

Ball Container LLC

Ball Container LLC, a manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans and cups, will pay $309,000 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Rome, Georgia facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 192 qualified Black applicants for Production Technicians positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the Conciliation Agreement, Ball Container LLC will extend four (4) job opportunities to eligible class members as vacancies occur. The company will also review and revise its hiring process and provide training to all managers, supervisors, and other company officials involved in the hiring process.

Caterpillar, Inc.

Caterpillar, Inc., a heavy construction and mining equipment manufacturer, will pay $800,000 in back pay and interest to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Decatur, Illinois facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs alleges that the federal contractor discriminated against 60 qualified Black applicants who applied to Fabrication Specialist/Welder positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the agreement, Caterpillar Inc. will also extend 34 job opportunities to eligible class members as vacancies occur in Fabrication Specialist/Welder positions and will ensure that its hiring policies and procedures are free from discrimination. The company will also provide training to all managers, supervisors and other company officials who oversee hiring decisions.

CSC Holdings, Inc.

CSC Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides cable and telecommunications services. CSC Holdings, Inc, will pay $80,000 in back pay and interest amount to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Hauppauge, NY facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 17 female applicants who applied for Account Executive Residential positions and were not hired. CSC Holdings, Inc. denies those claims but has agreed to resolve the issue through an early resolution Conciliation Agreement. Under the agreement, CSC Holdings, Inc. will provide the female applicants with monetary relief in the form of back pay and interest pursuant to the agreement. Pursuant to the Agreement, CSC Holdings, Inc. will also extend job opportunities to 4 eligible class members as vacancies occur and ensure that its hiring policies and procedures are free from discrimination. Additionally, CSC Holdings, Inc. will provide training to all managers, supervisors and other company officials who oversee hiring decisions.

Deere & Company

Deere & Company, an agricultural and heavy equipment manufacturer, will pay $1,105,000 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its facilities in Ankeny, Iowa; Waterloo, Iowa; and Milan, Illinois. Compliance reviews by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs allege that the federal contractor discriminated against 277 qualified Black or Hispanic individuals who applied for production or warehouse positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the conciliation agreement, Deere & Company will also extend 53 job opportunities.

G.E. Aerospace

G.E. Aerospace, a provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft, will pay $443,000 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Rutland, VT facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against qualified female applicants who applied to the Manufacturing Operations Associate position and were not hired. Pursuant to the agreement, G.E. Aerospace will also extend 14 job opportunities.

Generac

Generac Power Systems, Inc (“Generac”), a manufacturer of home and commercial standby generators, will pay $500,000 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Whitewater, WI facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 324 qualified Black applicants and 18 qualified Native American applicants for Entry Level Assembler positions and did not hire them. Pursuant to the conciliation agreement, Generac will extend 35 job opportunities to Black Class Members and 4 job opportunities to Native American Class Members, provide training to managers and employees, and maintain and analyze all records associated with its hiring process.

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, a manufacturer and distributor of furniture and engineered components, will pay $407,402 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its High Point, North Carolina facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 308 qualified Black, Hispanic, and White applicants who applied for Production Associate positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the Conciliation Agreement, Leggett & Platt, Incorporated will extend thirty (30) job opportunities, review and revise its hiring process, and ensure its hiring policies and procedures are free from discrimination.

McKesson-Medical Surgical Inc.

McKesson-Medical Surgical Inc. (McKesson), a medical supply company, will pay $448,578 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Grapevine, Texas facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 472 Black, 226 Hispanic, and 186 white qualified applicants for Associate Material Handler positions and did not hire them. Pursuant to the Conciliation Agreement, McKesson will extend 32 job opportunities and maintain all records associated with its hiring process.

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Ryan Companies US, Inc., a construction company, will pay $350,000 in monetary relief to resolve harassment and retaliation identified at its construction worksites in the Des Moines, Iowa Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against nine employees when they were subject to harassment and hostile work environment. Furthermore, two employees experienced retaliation for participating in an OFCCP investigation. Pursuant to the agreement, Ryan Companies US, Inc. will provide neutral references for all class members, implement and disseminate revised corporate-wide policies prohibiting discrimination, provide harassment and retaliation training to all employees, managers, supervisors and other company officials, provide complaint investigation training to all managers, supervisors and other company officials who oversee complaint processing, and designate onsite managers to monitor the work environment for harassment.

The Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University is a major, public, research university in Pennsylvania with twenty-three additional locations across the State of Pennsylvania, will pay$703,742.11 ($682,418.72 in back pay and $21,323.39 in interest) to resolve allegations of compensation discrimination at its University Park, PA location. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 65 Females by paying them less than their male counterparts. Pursuant to the agreement, Pennsylvania State University will analyze the gender and race neutrality of its pay policies and practices for all employees by conducting a compensation disparity analysis.

US Foods, Inc.

US Foods, Inc., a leading food service distributor, will pay $77,560.98 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Montgomery, Alabama facility. A progress report review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 16 qualified female applicants for Selector positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the Conciliation Agreement, US Foods, Inc. will extend six (6) job opportunities and provide training to all managers, supervisors, and other company officials who oversee hiring decisions.

US Foods, Inc.

US Foods, Inc., a leading food service distributor, will pay $452,439.02 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Fairburn, Georgia facility. A progress report review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 911 qualified female applicants for Selector positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the Conciliation Agreement, US Foods, Inc. will extend thirty-five (35) job opportunities and provide training to all managers, supervisors, and other company officials who oversee hiring decisions.

US Foods, Inc.

US Foods, Inc., a national foodservice distributor, will pay $68,000 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Buda, Texas facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 129 qualified female applicants to Selector, Night positions and were not hired. Pursuant to the Conciliation Agreement, US Foods, Inc. will also extend four (4) job opportunities eligible Class Members and will review its hiring policies and procedures for Selector, Night positions.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is an academic medical center offering research, clinical care and education. UTWSMC, will pay $900,000 to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Dallas, Texas facility located at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd; Dallas, Texas 75390. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 6,123 Black applicants. UTSWMC denies those claims but has agreed to resolve the issue through a Conciliation Agreement. Under the agreement, UTSWMC will also extend 132 job opportunities to Black applicants.

Western Global Airlines, Inc.

Western Global Airlines, Inc. a worldwide commercial air cargo transportation services company, will pay a total of $84,727.87 to resolve allegations of compensation discrimination at its Estero, Florida facility. A compliance review by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that the federal contractor discriminated against 18 female employees in base and bonus pay in multiple job titles within job groups 1A Executive Management, 1B Managers and Directors, 2D Professionals-Support, 3 Technicians, and 5 Administrative Support. During OFCCP’s compliance evaluation, Western Global Airlines, Inc. voluntarily increased the annual base salaries of 11 female employees by a collective total of $157,500.00. Pursuant to the agreement, Western Global Airlines, Inc. will also annually review its compensation policies and practices and provide training to company officials involved in determining compensation.