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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Sues Newspaper Over Promotion Decision
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in May alleging the newspaper discriminated against a white male employee denied a promotion. The newspaper has described the suit as retaliation for its reporting.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in May alleging the newspaper discriminated against a white male employee who did not receive a promotion. The newspaper stated the suit is retaliation for its reporting on the federal employment agency.
The complaint claims the employee was passed over for advancement based on race and sex. Court records list the filing date as May of the current year. The newspaper maintains the action follows its coverage of agency practices.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has not issued a public statement beyond the lawsuit filing. The newspaper said it will contest the allegations in court.
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