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                        Commission Votes: September 2023
              


          
  **Date of Final Vote****Document Type****Matter****Statute, Issues, and Bases Involved****Commissioner Vote****Result****Document Link**9/5/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Security Engineers, Inc.Title VIISexAssignmentHiringSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)EEOC v. Security Engineers, Inc.9/5/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLCADEAAgeHiringSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)EEOC v. Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC9/5/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Walmart, Inc. and Walmart Stores Arkansas, LLCADADisabilityFailure to AccommodateUse of a Qualification StandardDischargeSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(4-1)EEOC v. Walmart, Inc. and Walmart Stores Arkansas, LLC9/5/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. The Phoenix Center, Inc.ADADisabilityHiringPre-Offer Medical InquiriesDischargeSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(4-1)EEOC v. The Phoenix Center, Inc.9/5/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Ecoserv, LLCTitle VIIADEAAgeSexRaceRetaliationDischargeHiringSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)EEOC v. Ecoserv, LLC9/6/23Recommendation to Participate as Amicus CuriaeGarrick v. Moody Bible InstituteTitle VIISexBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)Garrick v. Moody Bible Institute9/8/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Meathead Movers, Inc.ADEAAgeHiringRecruitingAdvertisingSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(4-1)EEOC v. Meathead Movers, Inc.9/8/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 2 of ResolutionEEOC v. Chesapeake Montessori Foundation, Inc.ADADisabilityHiringIndividualBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(4-1)EEOC v. Chesapeake Montessori Foundation, Inc.9/8/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Waste Industries U.S.A., LLC, TransWaste Services, LLC, Waste Industries Atlanta, LLC, and GFL Environmental, Inc.Title VIISexHiringSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)EEOC v. Waste Industries U.S.A., LLC, TransWaste Services, LLC, Waste Industries Atlanta, LLC, and GFL Environmental, Inc.9/11/23Recommendation to Participate as Amicus CuriaeMorgan v. Allison Crane & Rigging LLCADADisabilityBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)Morgan v. Allison Crane & Rigging LLC9/11/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Fricker’s U.S.A., LLC and Fricker’s Holding Company, Inc.Title VIISexHiringSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)EEOC v. Fricker’s U.S.A., LLC and Fricker’s Holding Company, Inc.9/12/23Non-Litigation RecommendationProposed MOU Between the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division and the U.S. EEOCBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)MOU Between the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division and the U.S. EEOC9/13/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 2 of ResolutionEEOC v. 4Top Hospitality Group, Inc., and J.H.S. Holdings, LLC, d/b/a AMERIGO-MEMPHISTitle VIISexHarassmentRetaliatory DischargeIndividualBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)EEOC v. 4Top Hospitality Group, Inc., and J.H.S. Holdings, LLC, d/b/a AMERIGO-MEMPHIS9/14/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. United Parcel ServiceADADisabilityHiringFailure to AccommodateSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)EEOC v. United Parcel Service9/14/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 2 of ResolutionEEOC v. A&A Appliance, Inc. d/b/a Appliance Factory Outlet, Inc.ADADisabilityFailure to AccommodateRetaliatory DischargeDischargeIndividualBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)EEOC v. A&A Appliance, Inc. d/b/a Appliance Factory Outlet, Inc.9/15/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Lori’s Gifts, Inc.ADADisabilityInterference with RightsPre-Offer Medical InquiriesQualification StandardFailure to AccommodateHiringSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)EEOC v. Lori’s Gifts, Inc.9/18/23Non-Litigation RecommendationRequest for Commission Approval of the EEOC's Strategic Enforcement Plan for FY 2024-2028Burrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)EEOC's Strategic Enforcement Plan for FY 2024-20289/19/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. TKO Construction ServicesTitle VIIADEARaceAgeSexFailure to RecruitFailure to ReferFailure to HireFailure to AssignConstructive DischargeClassificationSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)EEOC v. TKO Construction Services9/19/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Didlake, Inc.ADADisabilityRetaliatory DischargeFailure to AccommodateTerminationSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)EEOC v. Didlake, Inc.9/19/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Aaron Thomas Company, Inc. and Supreme Staffing, LLCTitle VIIRaceRecruitingSegregationTerminationHiringSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)EEOC v. Aaron Thomas Company, Inc. and Supreme Staffing, LLC9/20/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. National Telecommuting Institute, Inc.ADADisabilityFailure to AccommodateFailure to RehireClassificationSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(4-1)EEOC v. National Telecommuting Institute, Inc.9/20/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 2 of ResolutionEEOC v. Laurel Health Care Company, et al.Title VIIADEASexAgeRetaliationFailure to RehireDischargeIndividualBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(4-1)EEOC v. Laurel Health Care Company, et al.9/21/23Recommendation to Participate as Amicus CuriaeLevario v. AT&T Corporation; AT&T Service, Inc.ADADisabilityRetaliationBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)Levario v. AT&T Corporation; AT&T Service, Inc.9/22/23Recommendation to Participate as Amicus CuriaeHernandez v. CareerSource Palm Beach County, Inc.Title VIISexBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(4-1)Hernandez v. CareerSource Palm Beach County, Inc.9/22/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Tesla, Inc.Title VIIRaceRetaliationHarassmentSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)EEOC v. Tesla, Inc.9/22/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v.  Public Service Company of New Mexico and PNMR Services Co.ADADisabilityConstructive DischargeRetaliationFailure to AccommodateDischargeSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(4-1)EEOC v.  Public Service Company of New Mexico and PNMR Services Co.9/26/23Recommendation to Participate as Amicus CuriaeHitch v. The Frick PittsburghADADisabilityRetaliationBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)Hitch v. The Frick Pittsburgh9/26/23Non-Litigation RecommendationProposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the WorkplaceBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace9/26/23Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionEEOC v. Union Pacific Railroad CompanyADADisabilityVision ImpairmentLeaveProhibited Medical Inquiry/ExamQualification StandardSystemicBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(4-1)EEOC v. Union Pacific Railroad Company9/28/23Recommendation to Participate as Amicus CuriaeZamora v. Arizona Board of Regents, et al.Title VIICharge ProcessingLimitationsBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)Zamora v. Arizona Board of Regents, et al.9/28/23Non-Litigation RecommendationRequest for Commission Approval to Obligate Funds for Physical Access Control and Enterprise Security Camera SystemsBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)9/28/23Non-Litigation RecommendationNPRM Implementing Rules Pursuant to the Elijah E. Cummings Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2020Burrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: DisapproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(3-2)9/28/23Non-Litigation RecommendationPregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) Procedural Interim Final RuleBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: DisapproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(4-1)9/29/23Recommendation to Participate as Amicus CuriaeXu v. LightSmyth Technologies, IncTitle VIIRetaliationRaceNational OriginSexBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)Xu v. LightSmyth Technologies, Inc9/29/23Recommendation to Participate as Amicus CuriaeWilliams v. Alabama State UniversityEPASexBurrows: ApproveSamuels: ApproveSonderling: ApproveLucas: ApproveKotagal: ApproveApproved(5-0)Williams v. Alabama State University
      
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