Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Melville Settles Sexual Harassment Suit

A Melville benefits company has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a federal sexual harassment lawsuit.

On behalf of for former female employees, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the lawsuit, claiming they were subjected to obscene name calling, sexual jokes, hugging and grabbing by the owner and his son.

The company also agrees to provide training for its employee and establish procedures and polices to address sexual harassment issues.


The company gives no comment.

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