Target settles bias lawsuit in California

Target Corporation agreed to pay $160,000 to settle allegations it discriminated against a disabled employee in Orange County, Calif., the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced. The federal suit alleged that Target failed to make reasonable accommodation for Jeremy Schott, a cart attendant with cerebral palsy, a seizure disorder and limited cognitive abilities. Schott was able to do his job with the help of a "job coach" who periodically reminded him of his tasks, but Target later failed to make sure a job coach was available when needed and "dramatically" reduced the employee's hours, the EEOC said. Target has agreed to change its practices and provide training on reasonable-accommodation requests. Read more here.