OSI Restaurant Partners Comments on Settlement with EEOC
OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC (OSI), the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, provided the following statement regarding the recently announced Consent Decree between the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Outback Steakhouse:
Outback Steakhouse does not tolerate discrimination of any kind and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees. The Consent Decree reflects the policies, procedures and systems that were developed by Outback to provide all employees the opportunity to express interest in and be considered for promotions. The Company is pleased that the EEOC recognizes its electronic registry as an important tool to provide and track equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees.
It is important to note that the settlement includes no finding of fault on the part of Outback. The Company ultimately determined that settling the lawsuit with funds provided entirely by insurance was preferable to the cost and distraction of further litigation. In the current economic climate, the Company believes it is more important than ever to concentrate all of its financial and operational resources on serving its guests, supporting its employees, and driving its business.
Liz Smith, the recently-appointed CEO of OSI, stated, 'I am very pleased the Company and the EEOC have resolved this legacy issue. There is no glass ceiling at OSI, and we do not tolerate discrimination in any form. I have a profound commitment to ensuring not only equal, but very compelling and rewarding employment opportunities for all individuals and I look forward to building on the processes already in place at Outback to ensure we live up to that standard every day.'
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