University of Phoenix settles discrimination lawsuit - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:

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UOP settled the discrimination claim brought by Latrish Elaine who worked as enrollment counselor atthe school’s Houston and the . The EEOC and Tarhin i claimed that University of Phoenix managemenf said she would not be in line for a promotio n because she made an earlier pregnancy discriminatio n charge againstthe Phoenix-based company and its The EEOC filed suit against UOP in Septembe r 2008 in federal court, claiming the for-profit university violaterd retaliation statutes of the Civil Righte Act of 1964. It violates federakl law to discriminate against workere who previously filed discrimination claims againsttheir employers.
In the the University of Phoenix admitted no wrongdointor liability, according to a statement provided to the Phoenix Businessw Journal . “University of Phoenix is pleased to have resolverthis matter. We are dedicated to providing a work environment in which our employees are treatefd fairly andwith respect, and are recognized and rewarded basec on their accomplishments. University of Phoenid is committed to providing equak opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not toleratew discrimination or harassment ofany kind,” the university statement The EEOC said UOP will be requirec to provide updates on othefr possible retaliation claims by its workers.
The Universituy of Phoenix is a subsidiaryof Phoenix-based Apollo Group Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL). UOP has 397,000 students enrolled in its online andcampue classes. The school has 200 campusess worldwide. For more: .