Retailer Rejected Deaf Warehouse Applicant, EEOC Says

By Patrick Hoff · September 24, 2026, 1:38 PM EDT

A bargain retailer refused to hire a deaf job applicant for four jobs at a Texas warehouse because of unlawful qualification standards requiring workers to have the ability to hear, the...

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Case Information

Case Title

US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.

Case Number

3:26-cv-03222

Court

Texas Northern

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment

Date Filed

September 23, 2026