Wisconsin Dairy Farm Faces Lawsuit Over National Origin Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Claims

United Pride Dairy LLC, located in Phillips, Wisconsin, is facing serious legal challenges after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against the dairy farm. The lawsuit alleges that the company violated federal law by subjecting three employees of Mexican origin to unequal treatment regarding their employment conditions. Additionally, a female employee reportedly experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.

The EEOC’s lawsuit details that when the three Mexican nationals were hired, they were promised professional or management positions. This information was also submitted to the U.S. Embassy for their TN Visa applications. However, upon their arrival at the farm, United Pride Dairy reneged on these promises. Instead of the expected roles, the employees were assigned to laborer positions, which involved more strenuous tasks and longer shifts compared to their American counterparts. When one of the Mexican workers raised concerns about this unfair treatment, a manager allegedly dismissed the complaint by perpetuating a negative stereotype, claiming that “Americans are lazy.”

Furthermore, the EEOC’s complaint highlights that a female employee of Mexican descent faced sexual harassment from her direct supervisor. The supervisor reportedly shared degrading pornographic images with her and made numerous sexually offensive remarks, creating a hostile work environment.

This alleged behavior is in direct violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This federal law prohibits discrimination based on national origin and sex, including unequal employment terms and conditions as well as sexual harassment. The EEOC has filed the suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin under the case number EEOC v. United Pride Dairy LLC (3:25-cv-1030). The commission is seeking monetary compensation for the affected employees and aims to secure injunctive relief to prevent such discriminatory practices in the future.

Source: EEOC

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United Pride Dairy LLC, located in Phillips, Wisconsin, is facing serious legal challenges after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against the dairy farm. The lawsuit alleges that the company violated federal law by subjecting three employees of Mexican origin to unequal treatment regarding their employment conditions. Additionally, a female employee reportedly experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.

The EEOC’s lawsuit details that when the three Mexican nationals were hired, they were promised professional or management positions. This information was also submitted to the U.S. Embassy for their TN Visa applications. However, upon their arrival at the farm, United Pride Dairy reneged on these promises. Instead of the expected roles, the employees were assigned to laborer positions, which involved more strenuous tasks and longer shifts compared to their American counterparts. When one of the Mexican workers raised concerns about this unfair treatment, a manager allegedly dismissed the complaint by perpetuating a negative stereotype, claiming that “Americans are lazy.”

Furthermore, the EEOC’s complaint highlights that a female employee of Mexican descent faced sexual harassment from her direct supervisor. The supervisor reportedly shared degrading pornographic images with her and made numerous sexually offensive remarks, creating a hostile work environment.

This alleged behavior is in direct violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This federal law prohibits discrimination based on national origin and sex, including unequal employment terms and conditions as well as sexual harassment. The EEOC has filed the suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin under the case number EEOC v. United Pride Dairy LLC (3:25-cv-1030). The commission is seeking monetary compensation for the affected employees and aims to secure injunctive relief to prevent such discriminatory practices in the future.

Source: EEOC

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Agribusiness