The Trump administration is suing Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc., a New Hampshire distributor, for allegedly excluding men from a work-sponsored event. The EEOC claims this violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The distributor's attorney denies wrongdoing and looks forward to court.
by ELAINE MALLON | The National News DeskBotellas de Coca-Cola en un supermercado de Uniontown, Pensilvania, el domingo 24 de abril de 2022. distributor based in New Hampshire is being sued by the Trump administration for allegedly engaging in sex discrimination by excluding men from attending a work-sponsored event.
announced its lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc., which produces, sells and distributes the soda brand throughout the Northeast, in a The EEOC’s Boston office alleged that in September 2024 Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc. “held a two-day employer-sponsored trip and networking event at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Connecticut” but only invited the female workers to attend. The female workers were excused from work and did not have to use paid time off. They were also paid their normal wages during those two days. Catherine L. Eschbach, acting EEOC general counsel, said the exclusion of the male employees is a clear violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. “Excluding men from an employer-sponsored event is a Title VII violation that the EEOC will act to remedy through litigation when necessary,” Eschbach said. “The EEOC remains committed to ensuring that all employees – men and women alike – enjoy equal access to all aspects of their employment, including participation in employer-sponsored events, regardless of their sex, race or other protected category.” But an attorney representing the Coca-Cola distributor accused the EEOC of not conducting a proper investigation and told Fox Business that they look “forward to having our day in open court.” "This event fully complied with existing EEOC regulation and its public commentary approving of such events,” Peter Bennett told Fox Business."We remain confident in our values and in our continued focus on fairness, respect and opportunity for everyone,” Bennett said. “We remain committed to upholding our responsibilities to our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work."If you've been on the eastern side of Salt Lake the last few weeks, you've probably seen several bright posters about a missing dog in the area.The posters showOne person was killed in an avalanche in the Snake Creek, Ant Knolls area in Wasatch County on Wednesday.The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office said the avalancheSearch and rescue teams are on scene at Brighton Ski Resort following reports of skiers being caught in an avalanche.A spokesperson with Brighton Ski Resort coUtah finally got its first meaningful snowstorm of the winter season, bringing much-needed moisture to a dry desert landscape — but the state still faces majorTwo separate crashes involving more than two dozen vehicles forced the closure of I-80 near Evanston, Wyoming.The highway was closed in both directions fromExi
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