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The court granted CRST's motion for summary judgment on statute of limitations grounds, dismissing claims by most allegedly aggrieved persons whose incidents fell outside the 300-day filing window. The case proceeded only for Ms. Starke and Ms. Bedford, whose claims were timely filed.
EEOC v. CRST Van Expedited: Sexual Harassment Claims Dismissed Due to Late Filing
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued CRST Van Expedited, a trucking company, claiming the company allowed sexual harassment and created a hostile work environment for female employees. The EEOC alleged that women workers faced sex discrimination and unwelcome sexual conduct from their colleagues.
The court dismissed most of the harassment claims against CRST, but not because the company proved it did nothing wrong. Instead, the judge ruled that the complaints were filed too late. Under federal employment law, workers must file discrimination complaints within 300 days of when the harassment occurred. The court found that most of the alleged incidents happened more than 300 days before the EEOC filed the lawsuit. However, some claims involving an employee named Ms. Bedford were allowed to continue because they were filed within the time limit.
This case highlights a crucial deadline for workers facing workplace harassment or discrimination. Even if you have a strong case, waiting too long to file a complaint can result in losing your right to seek justice. Workers should report harassment promptly and contact the EEOC or their state civil rights agency as soon as possible after incidents occur.
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