State Department Settles Multimillion Dollar Disability Discrimination Suit
The U.S. Department of State has agreed to pay millions of dollars to plaintiffs in a class action suit alleging they unfairly denied individuals with disabilities access to Foreign Service jobs. The settlement includes a $37.5 million payment to more than 230 individuals whose employment was either delayed or denied. The State Department is also extending conditional job offers to the individuals included in the class-action suit. This settlement is an important step in the State Department’s efforts to create a diverse workforce. Click here to read the full story.

