PUYALLUP, Wash. — Women across Washington who alleged discrimination related to their pregnancies while working for O’Reilly Auto Parts stores will receive compensation under a $5.6 million settlement between the employer and the State of Washington.
After investigating multiple complaints of pregnancy-related discrimination at O’Reilly, the Washington Attorney General’s Office (AGO) filed a lawsuit against the Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC, in August 2023.
The AGO alleged the company violated Washington state law by systematically failing or refusing to provide pregnant and postpartum workers with reasonable workplace accommodations. The complaint also alleged O’Reilly managers retaliated against workers who requested accommodations, including by threatening them with forced leave, termination, or making them return from parental leave early…