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Construction staffing firm did not hire women, Black workers, EEOC says

October 23, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

TKO Construction Services, a construction staffing company which provides temporary employees for commercial, residential, heavy industrial and energy construction companies nationwide, did not immediately respond to Construction Dive’s request for comment. But on its website, it emphasizes that it is […]


Construction Processes, Legal

EEOC puts construction on notice

March 14, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women, Black and Asian workers are underrepresented in construction, while White workers make up a significantly higher portion of employees compared to the broader workforce. In May 2022, EEOC held a hearing to […]


Construction Processes, Legal

EEOC sues Schuff Steel for discrimination

October 7, 2022

Via: Construction Dive

The lawsuit is at least the fourth discrimination complaint EEOC has lodged against construction companies in recent weeks. Previously, EEOC filed against California-based contractor Goodsell/Wilkins and Florida contractors Alto Construction and J.A. Croson. The suit against Schuff alleges the hostile […]


Construction Processes, Legal

EEOC sues California contractor for national origin, sexual harassment

September 29, 2022

Via: Construction Dive

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued a California commercial framing and drywall contractor for national origin and sexual harassment, alleging supervisors addressed Latino workers with racial slurs and threatened to sexually assault them. The EEOC’s suit against Orange County, […]


Construction Processes, Legal

Texas contractor settles EEOC racial discrimination suit for $50K

July 14, 2022

Via: Construction Dive

Lone Wolf Resources, based in Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, did not immediately respond to Construction Dive’s requests for comment. Lone Wolf’s lead attorney on the case, Jessica Theresa Travers of law firm Littler Mendelson PC, said she was not authorized […]


Construction Site Safety, Regulations

Employers can require proof of COVID-19 vaccination — with some exceptions, EEOC says

December 17, 2020

Via: Construction Dive

The agency’s update is a highly anticipated development during the same week the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered to U.S. healthcare workers. While the guidance provides clarifications on questions pertaining to various federal laws, EEOC said that “EEO laws do […]