BaronHR $2.2M EEOC Hiring Discrimination Settlement

If you applied for temporary employment through BaronHR, LLC or one of its affiliates—Titan Personnel, Hunter Staffing, or Legendary Staffing—after May 1, 2015, and were not referred or assigned to temporary work, you may qualify to submit a claim for a class action settlement.

BaronHR, LLC has agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit accused BaronHR of unlawfully refusing to recruit, refer, and hire applicants based on race, national origin, sex, and disability.

These actions allegedly violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Who qualifies to receive an EEOC payment?

To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

• You applied for temporary work through BaronHR, LLC or its affiliated staffing agencies, including:
• Titan Personnel
• Hunter Staffing
• Legendary Staffing

• Your application for employment was submitted after May 1, 2015.
• You were not referred or assigned to temporary work by BaronHR or its affiliates.

How much is each settlement payout?

Pro Rata Cash Payment: Approved claimants will receive a cash payment, amount determined by the total number of claims submitted.

How to submit a class action settlement claim

To receive a payment, you must must submit a claim form. Class members must file a claim online by visiting the official settlement website.

Is proof required?

• The CPT ID and Passcode from the court-ordered notice is required to access the claim form on the settlement website.
• No additional documentation is required with the claim submission.

Payout options

A paper check will be mailed to the address provided on the claim form.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: May 2, 2025

When is the EEOC v. BaronHR settlement payout date?

Claims will be processed and payments will be issued to approved claimants after the claim deadline passes.

Why did BaronHR agree to settle this lawsuit?

The EEOC filed this lawsuit alleging that BaronHR violated federal anti-discrimination laws by refusing to recruit, refer, and hire applicants based on their race, national origin, sex, and disability. BaronHR agreed to this settlement to resolve these allegations without admitting liability or wrongdoing. The settlement allows both parties to avoid further litigation costs and uncertainties associated with a trial.

The settlement, approved by the United States District Court for the Central District of California on April 8, 2024, resolves these allegations without BaronHR admitting wrongdoing. The settlement also requires BaronHR to cease discriminatory hiring practices based on race, national origin, sex, or disability.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website: EEOC v BaronHR Settlement
2. EEOC Press Release: BaronHR to Pay $2.2 Million in EEOC Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit