EEOC v. Dolgencorp LLC (Dollar General) — Related screening enforcement / criminal background checks

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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois 13 C 4307Settled

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The EEOC announced a $6 million consent-decree settlement over alleged racial disparity in criminal background screening. Relief included changes to screening and reconsideration procedures. A settlement should be distinguished from a contested liability judgment; this case does not establish AI use.

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2019-11-18: The EEOC announced a $6 million consent-decree settlement over alleged racial disparity in criminal background screening. Relief included changes to screening and reconsideration procedures. A settlement should be distinguished from a contested liability judgment; this case does not establish AI use.

Last checked: 2026-10-14 · Reviewed by George S. Azadian on 2026-10-14

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    The EEOC announced a $6 million consent-decree settlement over alleged racial disparity in criminal background screening. Relief included changes to screening and reconsideration procedures. A settlement should be distinguished from a contested liability judgment; this case does not establish AI use.

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Related screening enforcement / criminal background checks. The EEOC announced a $6 million consent-decree settlement over alleged racial disparity in criminal background screening. Relief included changes to screening and reconsideration procedures. A settlement should be distinguished from a contested liability judgment; this case does not establish AI use.

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