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fromFortune
3 days ago

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

"If the AI is built in a way that is not attentive to the risks of bias...then it can not only perpetuate those patterns of exclusion, it could actually worsen it," law professor Pauline Kim.
Digital life
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

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

It's a curse of being Palestinian to carry the weight of your homeland's pain while expected to function normally in a professional environment.
Social justice
#amazon
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Lawsuit accusing Amazon of anti-transgender workplace discrimination may proceed, federal judge rules

Amazon faces serious allegations of harassment and discrimination from a transgender former employee, Ximena Navarrete, after a judge allows her lawsuit to proceed.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Lawsuit accusing Amazon of anti-transgender workplace discrimination may proceed, federal judge rules

Amazon faces serious allegations of harassment and discrimination from a transgender former employee, Ximena Navarrete, after a judge allows her lawsuit to proceed.
more#amazon
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

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

One plaintiff alleges a Gotion manager made racist comments toward non-Chinese workers, referring to them as foreigners.
European startups
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromAxios
4 months ago

Supreme Court could lower bar for white workers to sue for racial bias

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could allow heterosexual individuals to sue for job discrimination, reshaping discrimination laws.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

A straight white woman brought a discrimination case to the Supreme Court. Here's what that could mean

The SCOTUS case Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services raises crucial questions about reverse discrimination and legal standards for majority group plaintiffs.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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
fromAxios
4 months ago

Supreme Court could lower bar for white workers to sue for racial bias

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could allow heterosexual individuals to sue for job discrimination, reshaping discrimination laws.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

A straight white woman brought a discrimination case to the Supreme Court. Here's what that could mean

The SCOTUS case Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services raises crucial questions about reverse discrimination and legal standards for majority group plaintiffs.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
more#supreme-court
#legal-case
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
more#legal-case
#gender-identity
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Once a Champion for Trans Workers, the E.E.O.C. Is Now Walking Away

Transgender discrimination in the workplace is a legal issue that has faced recent challenges.
The E.E.O.C.'s stance on transgender rights has shifted under the Trump administration.
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Once a Champion for Trans Workers, the E.E.O.C. Is Now Walking Away

Transgender discrimination in the workplace is a legal issue that has faced recent challenges.
The E.E.O.C.'s stance on transgender rights has shifted under the Trump administration.
more#gender-identity
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 months ago

'An American hero': Meet the federal worker who is standing up to Elon Musk's DOGE

Karen Ortiz, an EEOC judge, advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and opposes Trump's directive impacting workplace discrimination cases.
more#lgbtq-rights
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month 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.
#employment-tribunal
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
more#employment-tribunal
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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
1 month 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
#lawsuit
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
2 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.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
2 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.
more#lawsuit
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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

Union activists created a hostile environment for Jewish colleagues with anti-Israel rhetoric, defying their neutrality pledge during the Gaza conflict.
#employment-law
UK news
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Kuda and CEO face allegations of sex discrimination and unfair dismissal from former executive, per filing | TechCrunch

Kuda Technologies faces serious allegations of workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful dismissal by its former Group Chief People Officer.
UK news
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Kuda and CEO face allegations of sex discrimination and unfair dismissal from former executive, per filing | TechCrunch

Kuda Technologies faces serious allegations of workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful dismissal by its former Group Chief People Officer.
more#employment-law
#diversity
more#diversity
#diversity-and-inclusion
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Workplace discrimination at alarming levels as nearly half of UK adults report bias

Nearly half of UK adults report workplace discrimination, highlighting a serious cultural issue.
Ageism is the most common bias, with significant reports of discrimination based on appearance and gender.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Workplace discrimination at alarming levels as nearly half of UK adults report bias

Nearly half of UK adults report workplace discrimination, highlighting a serious cultural issue.
Ageism is the most common bias, with significant reports of discrimination based on appearance and gender.
more#diversity-and-inclusion
Social justice
fromFast Company
4 months ago

3 ways 'competency checking' can impact your workplace

Competency checking systematically undermines Black professionals by questioning their qualifications, intelligence, and leadership abilities in workplace environments.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

EEOC seeks to drop gender discrimination case after Trump executive order

The EEOC's request to now dismiss the case marks a major departure from its prior interpretation of civil rights law after the Trump administration declared that the government would recognize only two sexes: male and female.
Law
#mental-health
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