Pactiv LLC, an Illinois-based provider of advanced packing solutions to customers around the world, will pay $1,700,000 to settle disability discrimination charge filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced.
The EEOC said an investigation found reason to believe that Pactiv discriminated against individuals with disabilities by disciplining and discharging them according to its nationwide policies to issue attendance points for medical-related absences; not allowing intermittent leave as a reasonable accommodation; and not allowing leave or an extension of leave as a reasonable accommodation.
Such alleged conduct violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Pactiv agreed to conciliate the matter with EEOC and a class of individuals, including the individual who filed a charge, rather than pursue the matter through litigation, the EEOC said.
The settlement provides monetary relief to those who have already been discriminated against, and also ensures the company will take proactive measures to prevent discrimination from occurring.
Source: EEOC
Topics Illinois
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