The agency responded to over 470,000 calls to its toll-free number and more than 187,000 inquiries in field offices, including 122,775 inquiries through the online intake and appointment scheduling system, reflecting the significant public demand for EEOCs services. Respondents will also be required to attend training on the NYC Human Rights Law, revise its housing and employee policies to comply with the NYC Human Rights Law, post the Commissions Notice of Rights and Know Your Rights posters, as well as two years of monitoring by the Commission. R.E.M. Merit resolutions refers to charges that are resolved in the agencys administrative process (pre-litigation) in favor of the individual who filed the charge. Postmates Pays $7,500 to Settle an Individual Claim for Illegal Application Inquiries and Amends its ApplicationComplainant alleged that Postmates application form sought credit report, credit history information, and criminal record information in violation of the NYC Human Rights Law. These technologies automatically identify your browser whenever you interact with our Website and Services. The Respondent landlords also agreed to post an anti-discrimination notice at their rental property, and the Respondent agent affirmed that he will not represent himself as a broker or salesperson in New York unless he is licensed to do so. The conciliation agreement provides for the individual Respondent who said the racist comment to perform 20 hours of community service with a not-for-profit organization focusing on racial justice issues and attend an anti-discrimination training focused on race-based discrimination. If you are a subscribed user, we will also collect your user preferences, such as the types of articles you would like to read. The Respondent landlords agreed to pay the Complainants $10,000, the Respondent agent agreed to pay the Complainants $5,000, and all Respondents agreed to attend anti-discrimination training. Respondents agreed to pay Complainant $5,000 in emotional distress damages and $5,000 in civil penalties and to update signage concerning the ticket-checking policy in all NYC theaters. In 2021, a new record was set for the amount of top class action settlements: $3.62 billion.