Talbert Builders settles race discrimination suit

By HR Specialist: North Carolina Employment Law
8/16/2009 - 1:00am
Employment Law

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Durham-based lumber and hardware retailer Talbert Builders has agreed to settle a race discrimination suit with the EEOC for $80,000. The original complaint was filed by employee James McCombs, who claimed co-workers and supervisors created a racially hostile work environment by telling racist jokes, using racial slurs and evoking derogatory stereotypes about blacks.

In addition to the monetary damages, Talbert supervisors and employees will undergo training on race-based harassment.