Illinois Video Gaming Parlor to Settle EEOC Pay Bias Lawsuit

Lacey’s Place LLC Series Midlothian, which does business as Lacey’s Place, has agreed to pay $92,964 and furnish additional relief to settle a pay discrimination and retaliation lawsuit in Illinois, the EEOC said Friday.

The video gaming parlor allegedly paid female district managers less than their male co-workers even though they had similar experience and education. The company also allegedly fired a female manager after she complained about the pay discrepancy, according to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Pay Act. In addition to ...