The lawsuit filed Thursday says the boat manufacturer sexually discriminated against more than 200 women over a two-year span. Lund argues those in question lacked experience, although investigators say even qualified female candidates weren't hired.

The U.S. Department of Labor claims women were less likely to be hired and Asian men were favored over other applicants at its meatpacking plant in Arkansas. Federal officials want to cancel Cargill's existing government contracts

A 20-month federal investigation into alleged discrimination against Muslim students in the St. Cloud schools ended with a settlement.

The Labor Department claims the food giant discriminated against more than 4,000 people who sought entry-level jobs at a turkey processing facility. Officials say women were less likely to be hired while Asians and Pacific Islanders were favored.

Franken used the current allegations of discrimination in the Anoka-Hennepin School District as an example of why the U.S. Senate needs to pass his Student Non-Discrimination Act.

While a discrimination case against a Le Center food manufacturing plant is just getting started, another state agency is trying to determine whether the estimated 40 Somali workers who claim discrimination led to their departure from the business are eligible for unemployment benefits.