{"id":41560,"date":"2023-10-31T07:21:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T07:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/?p=41560"},"modified":"2023-10-31T07:41:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T07:41:40","slug":"eeoc-sues-construction-staffing-firm-over-alleged-discriminatory-hiring-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/eeoc-sues-construction-staffing-firm-over-alleged-discriminatory-hiring-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"EEOC Sues Construction Staffing Firm Over Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken legal action against a construction staffing company, TKO Construction Services, accusing it of failing to hire Black and female workers while also allegedly discriminating against individuals over the age of 40. This lawsuit raises concerns about discriminatory hiring practices within the construction industry. The case forces us to look once again at the importance of addressing such issues to foster diversity and inclusivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/eeoc-sues-construction-staffing-firm-over-alleged-discriminatory-hiring-practices\/#Discriminatory_Hiring_Allegations\" >Discriminatory Hiring Allegations\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/eeoc-sues-construction-staffing-firm-over-alleged-discriminatory-hiring-practices\/#EEOCs_Stance_on_Discrimination\" >EEOC&#8217;s Stance on Discrimination\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/eeoc-sues-construction-staffing-firm-over-alleged-discriminatory-hiring-practices\/#TKO_Construction_Services_Response\" >TKO Construction Services&#8217; Response\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/eeoc-sues-construction-staffing-firm-over-alleged-discriminatory-hiring-practices\/#Industry-Wide_Discrimination_Issues\" >Industry-Wide Discrimination Issues\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/eeoc-sues-construction-staffing-firm-over-alleged-discriminatory-hiring-practices\/#Legal_Actions\" >Legal Actions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discriminatory_Hiring_Allegations\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discriminatory Hiring Allegations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The EEOC filed the case in federal court on September 28, claiming that TKO Construction Services refused to hire women, Black workers, and individuals over the age of 40 at the behest of its clients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A recruiter for the company discovered this practice and promptly reported it to the company&#8217;s president. According to the recruiter, the company openly admitted to not hiring these groups based on client preferences, leading to her resignation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus, the lawsuit alleges that the company made hiring decisions based on sex and ethnicity, resulting in Black and female employees working fewer hours and earning less money.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EEOCs_Stance_on_Discrimination\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EEOC&#8217;s Stance on Discrimination<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The EEOC emphasized that employers who believe they can contract out discriminatory practices are mistaken. Acting Chicago District Director Diane Smason stated that businesses cannot outsource discrimination.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TKO_Construction_Services_Response\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TKO Construction Services&#8217; Response<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As of the report&#8217;s publication, TKO Construction Services had not provided a comment. However, the company&#8217;s website says that it is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications regardless of race, sex, age, or other legal classifications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry-Wide_Discrimination_Issues\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industry-Wide Discrimination Issues<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The EEOC published a report earlier this year that told us about the construction industry&#8217;s ongoing discrimination and harassment concerns. It noted that such issues, coupled with the severity of many complaints, make the construction sector a matter of particular concern. This comes at a time when the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is trying to encourage more hiring in the industry. This is raising more questions about the barriers faced by underrepresented groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Actions\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legal Actions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The lawsuit seeks compensation and damages for the employees who were allegedly discriminated against and calls for back pay for the recruiter who resigned.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The lawsuit also claims that the company and its clients classified jobs into &#8220;lights&#8221; and &#8220;heavies,&#8221; with women assigned as &#8220;lights&#8221; and men as &#8220;heavies.&#8221; This categorization resulted in different tasks and responsibilities. The owner of the business must issue a letter to every client pledging compliance with federal employment nondiscrimination regulations as part of a consent decree.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken legal action against a construction staffing company, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/eeoc-sues-construction-staffing-firm-over-alleged-discriminatory-hiring-practices\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;EEOC Sues Construction Staffing Firm Over Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":41563,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[930,183,920,927,919,928,923,932,925,921,931,933,929,926,924,922],"class_list":["post-41560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-civil-rights","tag-construction-industry","tag-discrimination","tag-diversity-and-inclusion","tag-eeoc","tag-employment-discrimination","tag-employment-law","tag-employment-news","tag-equal-opportunity","tag-hiring-practices","tag-human-resources","tag-labor-law","tag-law-suit","tag-legal-action","tag-staffing-firm","tag-workplace-discrimination"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>EEOC Sues Construction Staffing Firm Over Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices - Heavy Equipment Market Insights | News | Guides &amp; 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