Aerospace manufacturer Hamilton Sundstrand has agreed to pay $1.25 million
to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging Hispanic employees were harassed and
subjected to a hostile work environment based on their national origin.
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Download NowIn settling the lawsuit, the company denies any wrongdoing.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity commission alleged in the lawsuit that
12 employees were subjected to harassment at the company's Grand Junction, Colorado,
facility.
The settlement also requires Hamilton Sundstrand to:
- Provide training on the requirements of federal anti-discrimination laws,
with appropriate levels of information presented to non-supervisory employees,
managers, and human resource employees.
- Appoint an EEO Coordinator to ensure compliance with the settlement and
oversee the company's investigation of employee complaints of discrimination,
including retaliation complaints made by employees after reporting possible
violations of anti- discrimination laws.
- Review and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal
anti- discrimination laws, as well establishing and maintaining an effective
complaint procedure for all employees.
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