Midwest Farms, which runs a large hog operation in Colorado, faces a lawsuit by federal officials over complaints of sexually harassing and retaliating against female employees. The U.S. Equal Empl…
Midwest Farms, which runs a large hog operation in Colorado, faces a lawsuit by federal officials over claims of sexually harassing and retaliating against female employees.
People working closely with the animals must follow a biosecurity plan that requires them to take showers and wear work outfits provided by the company. The federal agency said in a statement Friday that such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment, and retaliation for complaining about it.
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