University of Phoenix settles discrimination lawsuit - Phoenix Business Journal:

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UOP settled the discrimination claim brought by LatrishjElaine Tarhini, who worked as enrollment counselor at the school’s Houstoh campus, and the . The EEOC and Tarhinij claimed that University of Phoenixd management said she would not be in line for a promotiojn because she made an earlier pregnancy discrimination charge againstthe Phoenix-based companhy and its parent, The EEOC filed suit againsft UOP in September 2008 in federal court, claimingv the for-profit university violated retaliation statuteas of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It violatews federal law to discriminate against workersx who previously filed discrimination claima againsttheir employers.
In the settlement, the Universith of Phoenix admitted no wrongdoing or according to a statement provided to the Phoenixd BusinessJournal . “Universithy of Phoenix is pleased to have resolveedthis matter. We are dedicate to providing a work environment in which our employeesz are treated fairly andwith respect, and are recognized and rewardes based on their accomplishments. University of Phoenix is committedc to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employmenf and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment ofany kind,” the university statement read.
The EEOC said UOP will be required to provide updatews on other possible retaliation claims by its The University of Phoenix is a subsidiar yof Phoenix-based Apollo Group Inc. (Nasdaq: UOP has 397,000 students enrolled in its online andcampue classes. The school has 200 campusea worldwide. For more: .