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How the US supreme court’s affirmative action ruling unleashed anti-DEI cases

How the US supreme court’s affirmative action ruling unleashed anti-DEI cases Activists against diversity, equity and inclusion feel the 6-3 conservative majority will aid workplace lawsuits

Gershwin Theater Operators Sued For Employment Discrimination

Gershwin Theater Operators Sued For Employment Discrimination The operators of Broadway’s Gershwin Theater discriminated against an employee on the basis of her gender and sexual orientation and failed to respond appropriately to her complaints about mistreatment from her supervisor, a federal lawsuit said.

Comptroller Releases 'Employer Wall of Shame': See Who's On The List

Comptroller Releases 'Employer Wall of Shame': See Who's On The List The Employer Violations Dashboard uses data to tracks businesses' violations of a range of workers' rights and protections.

Florida fires whistleblower who leaked plan to put golf courses and hotels in state parks

Florida fires whistleblower who leaked plan to put golf courses and hotels in state parks James Gaddis said the parks directive came straight from the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has tried to distance himself from the plan.

NYC ousted a controversial parent leader from a Manhattan council. A judge reinstated her.

NYC ousted a controversial parent leader from a Manhattan council. A judge reinstated her. The court order could have far-reaching implications for the city’s process overseeing parent leader conduct.

Longtime EEOC employee alleges discrimination by agency

Longtime EEOC employee alleges discrimination by agency The employee, an enforcement manager, said the agency perpetrated gender, race and national origin discrimination when it passed her over for a promotion, according to a lawsuit.

Motorola Prevails Over Ex-Worker’s Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Motorola Prevails Over Ex-Worker’s Age Discrimination Lawsuit Motorola Solutions Inc. persuaded a federal court to toss an ex-worker’s age discrimination suit, but the court said the former employee could try again on some claims.

City whistleblower wins big in employment tribunal - EasternEye

City whistleblower wins big in employment tribunal - EasternEye A FORMER City compliance officer has been awarded over £500,000 after an employment tribunal found he was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing.

Back-to-school: NYC making progress toward smaller class sizes, but challenges remain in years ahead

Back-to-school: NYC making progress toward smaller class sizes, but challenges remain in years ahead New York City is making progress toward smaller class sizes, but the next few years will be challenging, Schools Chancellor David Banks says.

A New Yorker’s guide to class-action lawsuits

A New Yorker’s guide to class-action lawsuits Claimants in the biggest cases can share payouts in the billions of dollars.

AI Anti-Discrimination Job Bill Dropped by California Lawmakers

AI Anti-Discrimination Job Bill Dropped by California Lawmakers A bill that would have placed new rules for companies that develop and use artificial intelligence tools to hire, promote, or make other employment decisions to ensure those systems don’t discriminate was not considered by the California legislature before it adjourned on Saturday.

NYC Landlord Fined $1M, City Record High For Housing Discrimination

NYC Landlord Fined $1M, City Record High For Housing Discrimination The New York City Commission on Human Rights imposed $1 million in civil penalties to Parkchester Preservation Management​.

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Federal lawsuit challenges mask ban in suburban New York county, claims law is discriminatory

Federal lawsuit challenges mask ban in suburban New York county, claims law is discriminatory A disability rights organization is challenging a suburban New York ban on wearing masks in public except for health and religious reasons.

Forced retirement is technically illegal, but there are exceptions The Age Discrimination in Employment Act means older workers can't be subject to forced retirement, except in these certain situations.

Talking politics: Is political speech in the workplace legally protected? - McAfee & Taft

Talking politics: Is political speech in the workplace legally protected? - McAfee & Taft With another presidential election only a few months away, escaping coverage and conversations about candidates and campaigns seems nearly impossible. While there is nothing new about political coverage increasing during an election year, the unprecedented events during this year’s election cycle,...

Lesson in Fraud: Vocational School Operator’s Alleged Scheme to Bilk Post-9/11 GI Bill Ends in False Claims Act Settlement

Lesson in Fraud: Vocational School Operator’s Alleged Scheme to Bilk Post-9/11 GI Bill Ends in False Claims Act Settlement Education fraud is a significant issue impacting the integrity of vocational programs. Recently, Five Point Enterprises, LLC (5PE) was involved in an approximately $2.05 million settlement due to false claims made for veterans’ education funding. While there was no whistleblower in this case, insi...

: Outside-of-Work Social Media Posts Can Create a Hostile Work Environment

#NoFilter: Outside-of-Work Social Media Posts Can Create a Hostile Work Environment Prior to the advent of social media, employers were generally comfortable drawing a bright line between what employees did on their own time and…

Restaurant Settles EEOC Lawsuit Based on Denying Cook’s No-Sundays Request: 6 Steps for Handling Religious Accommodation Requests

Restaurant Settles EEOC Lawsuit Based on Denying Cook’s No-Sundays Request: 6 Steps for Handling Religious Accommodation Requests A North Carolina restaurant franchisee has agreed to pay $40,000 and take other corrective measures to settle a religious discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the EEOC after being accused…

EEOC Sues Buffalo Wild Wings for Religious Discrimination

EEOC Sues Buffalo Wild Wings for Religious Discrimination ATLANTA – BWW Resources, LLC, which owns and operates Buffalo Wild Wings

Only One-Fifth Of Women Who Experience Gender-Based Discrimination At Work Report It. That’s A Problem!

Only One-Fifth Of Women Who Experience Gender-Based Discrimination At Work Report It. That’s A Problem! Forty four percent of women according to a recent survey by Deloitte state they have experienced harassment, microaggressions or both in the workplace, yet only about one fifth of the women who experience this behavior report it.

Firing faculty for no good reason? There’s a lawsuit for that

Firing faculty for no good reason? There’s a lawsuit for that The climate in Florida just keeps getting worse—and it’s not only because it’s hurricane season. In a state where the “Stop WOKE” law prevents teaching about diversity, equity and inclusion and teachers lose their jobs over flying Black Lives Matter flags, far-right politicians are also go...

Employee civil rights protections at risk under AI DEI hiring discrimination

Employee civil rights protections at risk under AI DEI hiring discrimination Despite a growing perception that artificial intelligence-powered hiring tools are being used to discriminate against certain races and genders, the civil rights framework around employment discrimination may not be equipped

Supreme Court Opens Door to Broader Spectrum of Employment Discrimination Cases | JD Supra

Supreme Court Opens Door to Broader Spectrum of Employment Discrimination Cases | JD Supra In April 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court held that transferring an employee to a new position with the same rank and pay may constitute an adverse action...

In $45M settlement, CBP to make reforms addressing workplace discrimination

In $45M settlement, CBP to make reforms addressing workplace discrimination CBP agreed to enact a new policy presuming pregnant officers can continue to serve in their positions, rather than being systematically placed on light duty.

Can employers fire workers over political posts? - Buffalo Business First

Can employers fire workers over political posts? - Buffalo Business First Could clicking the "like" or "share" button on a political meme get you fired? It's a gray area, but one that's becoming more and more prevalent to employers as the tense political climate heats up.

‘The customer is not always right’: Staffing firm to settle claim it complied with client requests for men

​​​​​​​‘The customer is not always right’: Staffing firm to settle claim it complied with client requests for men SmartTalent's managers and recruiters will be held accountable for compliance with new anti-discrimination policies, according to EEOC.

Chipotle Court Loss Fuels Harassment Arbitration Law Scope Fight

Chipotle Court Loss Fuels Harassment Arbitration Law Scope Fight A federal appeals court’s rejection of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s attempt to force a former worker’s sexual harassment and assault claims into arbitration under a landmark 2022 law because of timing sets the stage for more showdowns as judges further assess the statute’s reach.

Ten Types of Discrimination | Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access

Ten Types of Discrimination | Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access There are more forms of discrimination beyond race, gender or age. Learn more about ten types of discrimination

Federal cable, telecommunications contractor to pay $80K to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at Hauppauge, New York, facility

Federal cable, telecommunications contractor to pay $80K to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at Hauppauge, New York, facility The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.