U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Blackwell Security Services, Inc.

  1. January 30, 2024

    Staffing Co. Settles EEOC Suit Over Muslim Worker's Beard

    A hotel and condominium staffing company will pay $70,000 to resolve a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suit alleging a Muslim worker was forced to shave his beard in violation of his religious beliefs to keep his job, according to a filing Tuesday in Illinois federal court.

  2. September 26, 2023

    Staffing Co. Sued For Bias Against Bearded Muslim Concierge

    A bearded practicing Muslim who works as a concierge for a hotel and condominium staffing company was discriminated against when his employer told him he'd be fired if he didn't shave, according to a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suit filed Tuesday in Illinois federal court.