“…Federal officials say hotel managers were first told in 2006 that several Hispanic room attendants had been subject to the comments referencing their ethnicity and skin color. The comments came from coworkers and supervisors. Some of the comments were profane…and derogatory names such as “taco bell†and “bean burrito.â€
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Friday that it had filed a lawsuit against the Pioneer Hotel in Laughlin, Nev. for ignoring the alleged harassment.
The hotel allegedly didn’t take action to prevent or correct the harassment in violation of the federal Civil Rights Act. Federal officials say some Nevada casinos seem to be retaliating against employees who complain about hostile work environment.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/feds-sue-nevada-hotel-for-not-protecting-hispanic-employees-from-harassment/2011/09/30/gIQA5ZYABL_story.html
