# 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.
- Title: Il Fornaio Pays $3M for Sexual Harassment Claims · Sfchronicle
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Il Fornaio pays $3 million to settle EEOC lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment of at least 100 female employees.