PrintDaniel Boulud Settles Bias Lawsuit
According to the New York Times:
Daniel Boulud, one of New York’s most celebrated chefs, agreed yesterday to settle a federal lawsuit that accused him of discriminating against nonwhite employees, charges that have led to two years of demonstrations at his restaurant Daniel on the Upper East Side.
Along with an undisclosed financial settlement, Mr. Boulud agreed to set up standards and procedures for promotions, to be overseen by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the state attorney general's office, according to lawyers for the plaintiffs and others involved in negotiations. Busboys and runners, who take dishes from the kitchen to the dining room, will get 8 percent raises, and managers will get training in racial sensitivity.
I for one am glad this has been settled, because I'd much rather read about something Daniel has cooked than his labor practices. Actually, I'd really rather just eat something he cooked. I'm also happy that the busboys and runners will get the raises and standardized promotions practices. I've seen these folks in action, and they work their butts off in what is a high-pressure environment.
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2 Comments:
Great, another public figure cowed and brow beaten by intimidation tactics and the charge of racism. The group that has initiated these charges really is in a no lose situation, because restaurant owners cannot afford the bad press or be forced to wear the Scarlett Letter of bigotry. Racism is still the one charge where there is always the implicit assumption guilt that is thrusted upon the accused. If you deign to defy the accusers and resist the tag, the mob yells the charge that much louder until all critics are rendered submissive; if you chose to refrain from comment, you must be guilty as well because of your refusal to defend yourself. What a shame!
Anthony A at 9:36PM on 08/01/07
Well whats interesting all these people treat their busboys and runners like garbage and second class citizens he happens to be the one who got pinched. Hopefully more criminals will be exposed.
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ilsvont at 11:49AM on 08/03/07