The company will pay $1.5 million to the 138 employees in the suit.

The owner of the processing plant recently entered a guilty plea to federal criminal charges.

The former employee believes he was fired for this race and religious beliefs.

James Brantley, owner of Southeastern Provision, pleaded guilty to charges of tax evasion and wire fraud.

Industry groups are also hoping to overturn a gag order by previous judge.

The operation is part of a 15-month ongoing investigation into immigration law violations.

Earnings miss leads to finger-pointing by company founder and current executive leadership.

Developing a drug-free workplace policy is still possible, but it’s becoming complicated.

The company believes it followed all laws to receive its initial permit.

The US and Mexico continued to talk in recent weeks.