Hyundai Ideal Electric Company to Pay $188,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Bias and Retaliation Suit
CLEVELAND — Hyundai Ideal Electric Company (HIEC), located in Mansfield, Ohio, will pay $188,000 to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
CLEVELAND — Hyundai Ideal Electric Company (HIEC), located in Mansfield, Ohio, will pay $188,000 to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. In its lawsuit, the EEOC charged that Tabatha Wagner, an experienced female drafter, was hired for a job preparing drawings and sketches for batteries and engines, but at a lower salary than that of a similarly situated male who was hired only months later. Upon learning of the disparity in wages, Ms. Wagner complained to HIEC's then human resources manager, and was subsequently fired as retaliation, the EEOC said.
Hyundai Ideal Electric Company to Pay $188,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Bias and Retaliation Suit | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
CLEVELAND — Hyundai Ideal Electric Company located in Mansfield, Ohio, violated federal laws by paying a female employee less than a male employee for performing equal work and then firing her after she complained about the disparity, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
Hyundai Ideal Electric Company Sued for Unequal Pay and Retaliation | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Hyundai recalls vehicles over seat belt pretensioner explosion risk
Hyundai is recalling vehicles due to a documented safety risk involving seat belt pretensioners that may explode.
Hyundai said on March 17 it was recalling 68,500 new Palisade SUVs in the United States and Canada over an issue with power seats following the child's death on March 7.
Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
The Hyundai vehicle recall concerns Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode.
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Hyundai recalls vehicles over seat belt pretensioner explosion risk
Hyundai is recalling vehicles due to a documented safety risk involving seat belt pretensioners that may explode.
In May 2024, Reuters reported that the US Department of Labor sued Hyundai Motor for the use of child labour.
In May 2024, Reuters reported that the US Department of Labor sued Hyundai Motor for the use of child labour. It also sought the companies to relinquish profits related to the use of child labour.
The total number of Hyundai vehicles "potentially" affected by this recall is 94,760.
Here's what to know about the Genesis (Hyundai) recall, including which vehicle models were affected.
Hyundai is voluntarily recalling more than 94,000 Genesis and GV80 vehicles due to a possible fuel leak that could increase the risk of an engine fire.
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Hyundai recalls vehicles over unsecured steering column
Hyundai is recalling vehicles due to an unsecured steering column safety risk.
Hyundai Motor has been found to have breached 62 provisions of the Industrial Safety and Health Act following the tragic suffocation of three researchers at its Ulsan plant.
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Hyundai recalls vehicles for air bag deployment with child restraint
Hyundai is recalling vehicles after air bags may deploy when a child restraint is in the seat.
Hyundai vehicle recall — Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
The Hyundai vehicle recall concerns Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled.
On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles.
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A nonprofit organization sued Hyundai and Kia for allegedly violating state law against unfair competition through the use of exploited labor
A nonprofit organization Thursday sued Orange County-based carmakers Hyundai and Kia, alleging the companies have been violating state law against unfair competition with the use of exploited labor from children, immigrants and inmates.
A nonprofit organization Thursday sued Orange County-based carmakers Hyundai and Kia, alleging the companies have been violating state law against unfair competition with the use of exploited labor from children, immigrants and inmates.
Hyundai and Kia are accused of benefiting from the use of 'exploited' prison labour, child labour and migrant labour in their Alabama supply chain.
USA: Hyundai and Kia sued over alleged use of child and prison labour in Alabama supply chain - Business and Human Rights Centre
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Hyundai settles over selling cars without anti-theft technology
Hyundai agreed to a multistate settlement for selling cars lacking anti-theft technology.
Millions of Hyundai and Kia owners can get free repairs from settlement over anti-theft technology
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Hyundai will pay a $100 million civil penalty to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations
(Washington, DC - November 3, 2014) – Automakers Hyundai and Kia will pay a $100 million civil penalty to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations based on their sale of more than 1 million vehicles that collectively will emit approximately 4.75 million metric tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) in excess of what the automakers certified to the EPA.
Hyundai and Kia will also forfeit 4.75 million greenhouse gas emission credits that the companies previously claimed, which are estimated to be worth over $200 million.
(Washington, DC - November 3, 2014) – Automakers Hyundai and Kia will pay a $100 million civil penalty to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations based on their sale of more than 1 million vehicles that collectively will emit approximately 4.75 million metric tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) in excess of what the automakers certified to the EPA.
11/03/2014: United States Reaches Settlement with Hyundai and Kia in Historic Greenhouse Gas Enforcement Case
Hyundai and Kia to pay record $100 million penalty for selling vehicles that emit more greenhouse gases than automakers certified to EPA
Hyundai and Kia will also forfeit 4.75 million greenhouse gas emission credits that the companies previously claimed, which are estimated to be worth over $200 million.
(Washington, DC - November 3, 2014) – Automakers Hyundai and Kia will pay a $100 million civil penalty to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations based on their sale of more than 1 million vehicles that collectively will emit approximately 4.75 million metric tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) in excess of what the automakers certified to the EPA.
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Hyundai donates 10,000 meals to Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Hyundai donated 10,000 meals to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
The recall comes only days after Hyundai issued a stop sale and recall of 60,000 of its Palisade SUVs following a fatal incident that is currently under investigation, Hyundai said in a March 13 news release.
The recall comes only days after Hyundai issued a stop sale and recall of 60,000 of its Palisade SUVs following a fatal incident that is currently under investigation, Hyundai said in a March 13 news release. The company recalled the Palisade because "in certain situations, the second and third-row power seats may not detect contact with an occupant or object as intended," according to the car company.
See affected models Hyundai issues recall over seat defect that can trap children.
“By ignoring regulatory requirements, Hyundai not only gained a market advantage over their competitors, but they also introduced higher polluting vehicles into the United States, undermining the protection of human health and the environment.”
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Hyundai recalls vehicles for side curtain airbags not deploying properly
Hyundai is recalling vehicles due to a documented safety risk where side curtain airbags may not deploy properly.
Hyundai Motor North America is halting sales of some 2026 Hyundai Palisade models and planning to recall more than 68,000 of the vehicles after an incident that resulted in the death of a child.
Hyundai is recalling more than 46,000 of its newer vehicle models, according to a notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website.
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Hyundai recalls vehicles for disabled electric power steering assist
Hyundai is recalling vehicles due to a documented safety risk involving disabled electric power steering assist.
In fact, a consumer can qualify for the advertised prices only if the consumer meets certain qualifications for incentives, rebates, or discounts, such as being a recent college graduate, being a member of the military, owning a currently registered Hyundai, or trading in a qualifying vehicle.
In fact, a consumer can qualify for the advertised prices only if the consumer meets certain qualifications for incentives, rebates, or discounts, such as being a recent college graduate, being a member of the military, owning a currently registered Hyundai, or trading in a qualifying vehicle.
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Hyundai agreed to pay a $47 million civil penalty for violating Title II of the Clean Air Act
Ltd (HHI) (collectively known as “Hyundai”) has agreed to pay a $47 million civil penalty for violating Title II of the Clean Air Act.
“EPA is holding Hyundai accountable for importing and selling diesel engines and heavy-duty construction vehicles that did not meet Clean Air Act emission standards,” said Susan P.
Under the terms of the settlement, Hyundai has agreed to pay a $47 million civil penalty to resolve their Clean Air Act violations.
From 2012 to 2015, Hyundai pre-purchased, or “stockpiled” engines that met outdated emissions standards and then illegally imported, marketed and sold heavy construction equipment with these engines installed, in violation of the Clean Air Act.
Under a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. (HCEA) and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (HHI) (collectively known as “Hyundai”) has agreed to pay a $47 million civil penalty for violating Title II of the Clean Air Act.
Additionally, Hyundai imported, marketed and sold units of equipment in quantities that exceeded their exemption allowance limit under the Transition Program for Equipment Manufacturers (TPEM) program regulations.
Ltd (HHI) (collectively known as “Hyundai”) has agreed to pay a $47 million civil penalty for violating Title II of the Clean Air Act.
Hyundai Construction Vehicles Clean Air Act Settlement Information Sheet | US EPA
Ltd (HHI) (collectively known as “Hyundai”) has agreed to pay a $47 million civil penalty for violating Title II of the Clean Air Act.
(Washington, DC - September 19, 2019) Under a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.(HCEA) and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (HHI) (collectively known as “Hyundai”) has agreed to pay a $47 million civil penalty for violating Title II of the Clean Air Act.
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Hyundai recalls vehicles for driver seat movement
Hyundai is recalling vehicles due to a documented safety risk where the driver seat may inadvertently move.
Hyundai vehicle recall — Power Relay Under Rear Seat May Cause Fire
The Hyundai vehicle recall concerns Power Relay Under Rear Seat May Cause Fire.
Report received: 2022-06-28. Potential units affected: 10575. Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704.
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Hyundai recalls tow hitch for fire risk
Hyundai is recalling a tow hitch due to a documented fire risk.
Hyundai has experienced multiple cybersecurity incidents over the past couple of years, including a Black Basta ransomware attack against the Korean carmaker’s European operations arm and a data breach that exposed owner data in Italy and France.
In addition, researchers discovered that the Hyundai companion app for Kia and Hyundai owners had major privacy and security lapses that enabled unauthorized remote car control.
Hyundai AutoEver America is notifying individuals that hackers breached the company's IT environment and gained access to personal information.
Hyundai AutoEver America data breach exposes SSNs, drivers licenses
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Hyundai recalls vehicles due to trunk emergency release failure
Hyundai is recalling vehicles because the trunk emergency release may fail, violating FMVSS 401.