Moore Comfort Home Care LLC Reaches $60,000 Sexual Harassment Settlement with EEOC
Three former employees of Norfolk-based Moore Comfort Home Care LLC will receive a total of $60,000 in a sexual harassment settlement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The agreement also mandates policy changes and training for the company.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 27, 2026 —
Norfolk, VA – Moore Comfort Home Care LLC has agreed to a settlement totaling $60,000 with three former employees, resolving allegations of sexual harassment. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the agreement, which also requires the company to implement policy changes and conduct training.
The settlement concludes a case involving claims of sexual harassment filed by three individuals who are former employees of the Norfolk-based home care provider. Under the terms of the agreement, the former employees will collectively receive $60,000 in compensation.
In addition to the financial payout, the settlement mandates significant operational changes for Moore Comfort Home Care LLC. The company is required to revise its existing policies related to preventing and addressing sexual harassment. Furthermore, the agreement mandates comprehensive training programs for all employees designed to educate them on sexual harassment prevention, reporting procedures, and maintaining a respectful workplace environment.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The specific details regarding the timeline of the alleged incidents or the duration of employment for the former employees were not provided. The names of the three former employees were also not disclosed. The agreement aims to ensure that Moore Comfort Home Care LLC establishes and maintains practices that prevent future occurrences of sexual harassment and foster a safe working environment for its staff.
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