4th Circuit revives workplace discrimination lawsuitSteve Lash
Client(s)Lennox International Inc. On behalf of Lennox International, Inc., Jones Day secured sanctions in the amount of $4,900 against the plaintiff’s counsel, who subsequently voluntarily dismissed a claim of disability discrimination that had been asserted against Lennox by a former sales repre...
The federal agency that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws has moved to dismiss its own lawsuit on behalf of a worker allegedly fired for his sexual orientation and gender identity, arguing that the case now conflicts with President Donald Trump’s recent executive or...
Tesla said DFEH had concluded a three-year investigation of the company and never raised concerns over current workplace practices. "After receiving hundreds of complaints from workers, DFEH found evidence that Tesla’s Fremont factory is a racially segregated workplace where Black workers are subject...
Job recruiter goes viral for revealing how applicant lost the job Employees of bankrupt retailer forced to kick customers out of store Workplace discrimination is still a serious issue in the U.S., despite many companies vowing in 2020 to be more inclusiv...
In fact, state and federal laws do not specifically prohibit workplace bullying. Nevertheless, bullying can fall under federal and state laws regarding discrimination and harassment. These laws protect employees on the basis of certain characteristics, including: ...
EEOC Seeks to Drop a Gender Discrimination Case, Signaling a Big Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement The federal agency that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws has moved to dismiss its own lawsuit on behalf of a worker allegedly fired for his sexual orientation and gender ...
A California state agency filed suit against Activision Blizzard over allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment against female employees.
In response, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said portions of the memo "violate our Code of Conduct and cross the line by advancing harmful gender stereotypes in our workplace." In April, the U.S. Department of Labor accused Google of systemic issues with equal pay. ...
In 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued Apple for alleged systemic discrimination and harassment in its workplace, particularly against women. The lawsuit claimed that Apple paid women less than men for the same work and failed to prevent sexual harassment...