GE Aerospace resolves alleged gender-based hiring discrimination, pays $443K in back wages to affected job applicants after compliance review

Summary:

The US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has entered into a conciliation agreement with GE Aerospace to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination against female applicants for manufacturing operations associate positions at its Rutland, Vermont facility from August 2018 to January 2020. The agency found that GE Aerospace discriminated against female applicants and will pay $443,000 in back pay and interest to 116 unsuccessful female applicants and extend 14 job opportunities to female applicants. The company will also provide training to employees involved in recruiting, selectin, and tracking expressions of interest for open positions to ensure equal access in hiring.