EEOC sues Coca-Cola for barring men from networking event

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-24T09:19:48+00:00

The EEOC is suing Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for sex discrimination, claiming it excluded male employees from a networking event that provided benefits only to females. The lawsuit seeks to prevent future discrimination and secure damages.

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2026-02-24 09:19:48

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The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, alleging sex discrimination for excluding male employees from a company-sponsored networking event. The lawsuit claims that only female employees were invited to the two-day event, receiving paid leave, hotel stays, and access to top executives, while male employees were denied these benefits. The agency is seeking a court order to prevent future discrimination, implement equal access policies, and obtain compensatory and punitive damages.

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