Fresno County agrees to pay Black employee who filed complaint of discrimination
Fresno County has settled a discrimination case out of court, agreeing to pay $50,000 to a Black employee who filed a complaint, according to a county news release from Wednesday.
Few details were available about the incidents surrounding the complaint filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, because the complaint never reached a court.
Fresno County did not admit liability, according to the release, but agreed to pay the older Black employee, who was qualified yet passed over twice for a promotion in the department of human resources.
The county also agreed to a two-year conciliation agreement with the EEOC, and to require its employees in the department of human resources to complete anti-discrimination training with a focus on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, according to the news release.
The county issued a statement, saying officials are committed to “non-discrimination and equal opportunity” for all employees.
“Considering all factors, this case was settled without the county admitting liability because it was in the best interest and stewardship of the county,” the statement said.
This story was originally published December 15, 2021 at 10:41 AM.
