Cavco Industries, Palm Harbor Homes and Palm Harbor Villages to Pay $135,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit

Summary:

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Cavco Industries, Palm Harbor Homes, and Palm Harbor Villages for race discrimination against a white sales consultant who had black family members. The consultant experienced harassment and retaliation after refusing to engage in racial slurs and later, his commission was reduced, and he was terminated. The EEOC alleged that multiple employees, including the general manager and assistant manager, used racial slurs and made discriminatory comments. The three companies agreed to pay $135,000 to settle the lawsuit and implement policies to prevent future discrimination, including training for employees, exit interviews, and posting of notices informing employees of their rights.