January 15, 2025

Wyoming trucking company settles harassment case for $124,000

Steve Smith

Wyoming trucking company settles harassment case for $124,000

A Wyoming trucking company, Waller's Trucking Company, has agreed to pay $124,000 to settle a lawsuit about workplace harassment.

The backstory: The lawsuit, filed by the EEOC, accused the company's owner of harassment towards female workers over multiple years.

Claims included inappropriate behavior, such as explicit comments and physical misconduct.
This hostile environment allegedly led some employees to quit their jobs.

What's been decided: Besides paying the settlement, Waller's Trucking must now implement new anti-harassment policies.

The company is required to apologize to the victims and provide special training for its employees.
A notice about the settlement will be posted at the workplace.

The actions taken aim to create a safer workplace, reported EEOC.

Additionally, Waller’s must periodically report any future harassment claims to the EEOC.

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