Disability JC Penney pays out over third-party handling of accommodation request Outsourcing HR functions “inherently problematic” when not “effectively monitored”, EEOC warns iStock.com/JHVEPhoto Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Monday 06 July 2026 US retail chain JC Penney has agreed to pay out almost $100,000 (£75,000) to settle allegations of disability discrimination, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issuing a stern Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disability JC Penney sued for denying breast cancer patient accommodations Wellbeing French cancer survivors face tough battle returning to work, study finds Wellbeing Asia’s employers unprepared for cancer survivors’ return to work Wellbeing Cancer association urges workplace wellness drive as South African deaths soar