Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Kaplan Higher Education Corp.

EEOC v. Kaplan Higher Education Corp. - What Workers Need to Know

This case involved discrimination claims against Kaplan Higher Education Corp., a for-profit education company. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency that enforces workplace discrimination laws, filed a lawsuit alleging that Kaplan engaged in employment discrimination practices. The specific details of what type of discrimination occurred were not provided in the available case information.

Rather than going to trial, both sides reached a settlement agreement in 2011. This means Kaplan agreed to resolve the matter without admitting wrongdoing, and the case was closed without a court ruling on whether discrimination actually took place. The terms of the settlement, including any financial compensation or policy changes, were not disclosed.

This case matters for workers because it demonstrates that the EEOC actively investigates and pursues discrimination claims against employers, including large corporations. Even when cases settle rather than go to trial, they can still result in meaningful changes to workplace policies and practices. Workers should know they can file discrimination complaints with the EEOC, which has the power to investigate and take legal action on their behalf when workplace discrimination is suspected.