LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Comedy Club will pay thousands of dollars in damages after a federal investigation into sexual harassment allegations at the business.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said the club will pay $372,000 in relief and provide “extensive injunctive relief” to resolve findings of sex discrimination and retaliation through a conciliation agreement.
According to the EEOC, investigators determined that employees were subjected to sexual harassment by a manager. Officials said the club also failed to comply with mandatory federal reporting requirements and did not display the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster.
The EEOC said the actions violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans employment discrimination, including sexual harassment.
Richard Burgamy, the acting EEOC Indianapolis district director, said the agency is pleased the Louisville Comedy Club is taking steps to ensure employees work in an environment free from sexual harassment.
“Recognizing and addressing sexual harassment is critical to maintaining a workplace where employees are treated with dignity and the law is upheld,” he said.
Along with paying $372,000 in damages, the Louisville Comedy Club agreed to provide Title VII training for employees, post an equal employment opportunity non-discrimination notice, distribute anti-discrimination policies and appoint an equal employment opportunity officer.
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