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Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

'Fairness must apply to everyone': Former WBZ anchor Kate Merrill makes first public comments on lawsuit

Kate Merrill, former WBZ anchor, filed a $4 million lawsuit alleging race and gender discrimination after demotion from weekday morning anchor to weekend nights.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Money, Money, Money - See Generally - Above the Law

Milbank has opened the summer bonus season for Biglaw firms.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Former Biglaw Associate Alleges Partner Used Racial Slur - Above the Law

The allegations made by Mr. Bryant against the firm and its partners are categorically false and repugnant. The firm will vigorously defend itself and our colleagues and intends to explore all available remedies in response to these outrageous claims.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Black warehouse worker wins 3k after colleague's slave' graffito on machinery

Seedy Fofana won a race harassment claim due to a coworker writing 'slave' on machinery.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Workday and Amazon's alleged AI employment biases are among myriad 'oddball results' that could exacerbate hiring discrimination

AI hiring tools may perpetuate and worsen discrimination against prospective employees.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

One tick and anti-Semitic' fruit: The curse of being Palestinian

Being Palestinian can lead to humiliation and disciplinary actions even for expressing cultural identity in professional settings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Disabled Amazon workers in corporate jobs allege systemic discrimination'

A letter sent by over 200 disabled Amazon workers states the company is out of compliance with federal law, particularly concerning ADA requirements.
Social justice
European startups
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Fremont Battery Company Allegedly Brought in Unlicensed Chinese Lawyer, Called US Workers Foreigners'

A lawsuit accuses Fremont battery company Gotion Inc. of violating US immigration laws by employing unauthorized Chinese workers.
#supreme-court
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Social justice

Why the Supreme Court's Liberal Justices Are Playing So Nice Right Now

The Supreme Court's recent unanimous rulings by liberal justices mark significant shifts in workplace discrimination, religious freedom, and gun company liabilities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Social justice

US Supreme Court clears greater path for reverse discrimination' claims

Supreme Court ruling allows for easier claims of reverse discrimination for majority, reinforcing Title VII protections for all identities.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Why the Supreme Court's Liberal Justices Are Playing So Nice Right Now

The Supreme Court's recent unanimous rulings by liberal justices mark significant shifts in workplace discrimination, religious freedom, and gun company liabilities.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US Supreme Court clears greater path for reverse discrimination' claims

Supreme Court ruling allows for easier claims of reverse discrimination for majority, reinforcing Title VII protections for all identities.
more#supreme-court
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Chef paid 13,000 after swear-laden rant at colleague blamed on anxiety

A tribunal awarded a chef over £13,000 after ruling her fiery outburst was triggered by anxiety and discrimination.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Wisconsin man fired for refusing to use preferred pronouns appeals to Trump administration

Discrimination against religious beliefs related to gender identity remains a concern in the workplace.
Spencer Wimmer believes he faced wrongful termination due to his religious views on gender.
#lgbtq-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

Lori Franchina was awarded close to $2 million for anti-LGBTQ+ abuse she suffered as a firefighter, a decision that highlights workplace discrimination.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Federal judge in Texas rules LGBTQ+ people can be discriminated against at work

Judge Kacsmaryk's ruling denies Title VII protection against workplace discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals, contradicting a Supreme Court decision.
This ruling threatens the civil rights of queer and trans individuals, setting a precedent for further judicial rollbacks.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Federal Judge Strikes Down LGBTQ Protections Against Workplace Discrimination

Judge Kacsmaryk's ruling threatens LGBTQ+ workplace protections established by the Supreme Court, marking a significant rollback of civil rights.
more#lgbtq-rights
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Cuomo Mayoralty Bring 'Climate of Fear' to City Hall

Andrew Cuomo's controversial past poses a grave risk if he were to return to public office, especially for vulnerable groups.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Black security manager called slave' by white colleague wins 361,000 payout

Victims of workplace racism like Richard Assan deserve justice and accountability for discriminatory incidents.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump admin backs Jewish professor's discrimination case against CUNY school

The Trump administration supports a Jewish professor's claim of a hostile work environment due to antisemitic protests at CUNY's Hunter College.
fromFuturism
3 months ago

A SpaceX Employee Says He Was Fired for the Most Insane Reason

According to a federal discrimination lawsuit obtained by The Independent, 58-year-old Douglas Altshuler's former managers at the Elon Musk-owned space company threatened termination if he used the bathroom too often.
London startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Fired CEO of San Diego Realtors claims wrongful termination

'In his wrongful termination suit, Mercurio claims that SDAR's board confirmed after an investigation that he had not committed payroll fraud, self-dealing or intentionally falsified expense reports.'
SF real estate
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A worker compared to Darth Vader by her colleagues was awarded nearly $40,000 in compensation

Darth Vader is a legendary villain of the Star Wars series, and being aligned with his personality is insulting.
UK news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Lawyers union slammed for 'toxic environment' for Jewish members in bombshell lawsuit

These signs are having the discriminatory effect of pushing Jewish people and/or Zionists out of these spaces, as a Jewish person, I should not have to work in such close proximity to signs that direct hatred towards me.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Employee compared to Darth Vader at work wins $40K in compensation: 'Insulting'

Lorna Rooke was awarded nearly $40,000 after being compared to Darth Vader, which the tribunal deemed insulting and harmful.
#sfmta
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Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Tesla Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit From Fremont Factory Worker, Still Has More Discrimination Suits Pending

Tesla has reached a settlement in a racial discrimination lawsuit but faces ongoing legal troubles regarding workplace racism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Deploys EEOC in Fight Against Law Firms and DEI Efforts

The E.E.O.C. is being used politically to challenge law firms on diversity hiring practices.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Reed Smith Puts Down Their DEI Programs To Dodge The EEOC - Above the Law

If you're going for a rebrand, why not lean into it and just house everything under the banner of 'Good Vibes' or 'Thoughts and Prayers'?
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