The EEOC has filed suit against Grand Central Partnership on behalf of a Rastafarian worker. The suit claims the man was fired in retaliation for complaints about religious discrimination and harassment in the workplace. This is not the first time the Partnership has been in such trouble, as the EEOC press release makes clear:
Elizabeth Grossman, Regional Attorney of EEOC’s New York District Office, said, “EEOC is particularly concerned when it obtains a consent decree to stop violations of the law and the employer turns around and ignores the settlement by reverting to the illegal behavior. We will pursue vigorously retaliation claims against employers whose managers would rather not comply with court orders and fire individuals who object to threats based on their religion and bias based on race.”
“Retaliation against an employee who objects to threats of violence against his co-religionists and then objects to racism will not be tolerated. EEOC’s lawsuit should make it clear that an employer may not blame the victim when it loses control of its managers and employees,” Michael Ranis, a trial attorney in EEOC’s New York District Office, said.
