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CAUTIONARY TALE EPISODE 108
EMPLOYEES, NOT ON THE MENU

Kentucky Fried Chicken Settles Sexual Harassment Claims

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has found reasonable cause to believe KFC violated federal law by subjecting an Orlando location employee to a sexually hostile work environment and then firing her in January 2022 in retaliation for objecting. The agency found a second employee also affected.

KFC settled the charges in a pre-litigation conciliation, paying $100,000 to each employee.  It must also revise employment policies to specifically prohibit sex discrimination, have annual training on sex discrimination for its staff, and for three years must report any other such complaints.

The EEOC Miami District’s regional attorney stated: “Every employee deserves a workplace free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.  By resolving this matter, the EEOC is ensuring that these workers receive justice, and that KFC implements measures to prevent future misconduct.”

Take-Away:

Employers must establish zero tolerance for sexual harassment and retaliation by policy and by training their staff. They must investigate and take appropriate action when it is reported.  This firm offers sexual harassment training.

For further information, please contact Tim Bowles, Cindy Bamforth or Helena Kobrin.

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Helena Kobrin
January 23, 2026

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