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Il Fornaio Pays $3M for Sexual Harassment Claims
Il Fornaio settles $3 million lawsuit after EEOC alleges sexual harassment of at least 100 female employees.
In brief
Il Fornaio settles $3 million lawsuit after EEOC alleges sexual harassment of at least 100 female employees. Il Fornaio pays $3 million to settle EEOC lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment of at least 100 female employees. Originally reported by Sfchronicle.
Il Fornaio Settles EEOC Lawsuit
Il Fornaio, an Italian restaurant chain with 15 locations in California and Nevada, will pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Alleged Sexual Harassment Claims
The EEOC lawsuit alleges 'egregious and constant' sexual harassment of female employees including groping and rape impacting at least 100 women.
“egregious and constant”
Harassment Spanned Decade
Female employees, many teenagers, allegedly faced repeated unwanted touching, sexual favors, and comments since at least 2015.
Company Denies Harassment
Il Fornaio denies EEOC claims, stating it takes harassment seriously and has low turnover rates.
Settlement Not Admission
Il Fornaio says the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing and claims it took reasonable steps to prevent harassment.
EEOC Details Harassment Cases
The EEOC alleges male employees at all levels participated in creating a hostile work environment.
What Happens Next
Il Fornaio must hire an external monitor, conduct annual audits, and review harassment policies under the three-year consent decree.
What to remember
Il Fornaio pays $3 million to settle EEOC lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment of at least 100 female employees.
