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Planned Parenthood chapter settles with EEOC over treatment of white employees

Planned Parenthood of Illinois has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The EEOC found that the organization violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by "segregating employees by race" and subjecting white employees to harassment. EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas emphasized that "Title VII guarantees equal treatment for every employee" and prohibits race discrimination. The investigation was launched following complaints from multiple employees about mandatory racially segregated training sessions. Michelle Wetzel, general counsel for Planned Parenthood of Illinois, said that the organization has "zero tolerance for bigotry, discrimination or harassment of any kind." The settlement comes amid increased scrutiny of DEI initiatives by the EEOC under the current administration.

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