Mile Hi Foods Co., a Denver-based food distribution company, has agreed to a $1.5 million settlement following federal discrimination allegations. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed charges in September 2024, claiming the organization systematically rejected job candidates based on gender, race, and national origin. The settlement represents a significant outcome in employment discrimination enforcement, highlighting ongoing workplace equity challenges in the food distribution industry and reinforcing federal protections against discriminatory hiring practices.

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