Rich Cohen's blog post "EEOC Re-Commits To Protect 'Most Vulnerable' Workers And Settles Utah Case For Record $450,000" was repurposed and run in the October 14, 2013, issue of Staffing Today.
Last year we discussed a number of cases brought by the EEOC against employers relating to harassment of farmworkers — the most vulnerable workers, according to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan. We quoted the EEOC general counsel in relation to the settlement of an "appalling" sexual harassment suit: "It is one of the EEOC's national priorities to combat discrimination against vulnerable workers, and we hope that this settlement sends a message to other employers that they need to be vigilant to prevent sexual harassment and other abuse.
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