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Dollar General - Settlement United Parcel Service - settlement Discriminating against current and former applicants and employees whose religious beliefs or practices conflict with UPS's Appearance Policy. Bass Pro - settlement Failure to hire African-Americans and Hispanics/Latinos. EEOC v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., or Lowe's HIW - settlement Termination for exceeding the maximum amount of leave available. Performance Food Group - litigation Failure to hire women at their Broadline distribution facilities. USPS - settlement, federal sector employees only Disability discrimination against employees in permanent rehabilitation positions. How to ... 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