Qwest Communications International, Inc. has agreed to pay $400,000 to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit alleging Hispanic employees were denied promotions to management jobs at the company's Portland, Oregon, facilities from 1998 through 2001.
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Download NowThe lawsuit involved allegations of discrimination at a company Qwest acquired in 2000. In settling the lawsuit, the company denied the allegations.
The settlement states that Qwest will maintain its annual employment discrimination training and continue to provide training to hiring managers in Portland, Oregon. The company will also provide annual reports to the EEOC for the duration of the settlement.
"Valuing diversity and treating fellow Qwest team members with respect and trust have long been and remain central to our corporate values" says Judy Peppler, Qwest's Oregon president.