More than 550 engineers at Great Britain’s Romec, a facilities and maintenance employer, …
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Discrimination Alive and Well in the Global Workforce
In the new Global Report on Equality at Work 2011, the International Labor Office (ILO) is …
Discrimination Alive and Well in the Global WorkforceRead More
Ohio Fire Chief Loses Discrimination Suit in Federal Court
The Columbus (Ohio) Fire Division battalion chief who was the first female in that position has …
Ohio Fire Chief Loses Discrimination Suit in Federal CourtRead More
Wal-Mart Opens Up Checkbook to Compensate Group of Hispanic Employees
Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $440,000 to a group of Hispanic employees in Fresno who say they were …
Wal-Mart Opens Up Checkbook to Compensate Group of Hispanic EmployeesRead More
Supreme Court Rules Employers Liable for Discriminatory Firing
Employers can be held liable for discriminatory conduct even if the individual responsible for the …
Supreme Court Rules Employers Liable for Discriminatory FiringRead More
Anonymous MSHA Complaint Leads to Negotiated Settlement
The U.S. Department of Labors Mine Safety and Health Administration has negotiated a settlement …
Anonymous MSHA Complaint Leads to Negotiated SettlementRead More
Iowa Woman Wins 2.3 Million Lawsuit against Employer
A 55-year-old Iowa woman will receive more than $2.3 million from her lawsuit against her …
Iowa Woman Wins 2.3 Million Lawsuit against EmployerRead More
Supreme Court Extends Federal Reach Against Job Discrimination
The Supreme Court recently increased the reach of the federal laws to combat job discrimination, …
Supreme Court Extends Federal Reach Against Job DiscriminationRead More
Massachusetts Governor Signs Order Banning Discrimination of Transgender Employees
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick recently signed an executive order to ban discrimination against …
Massachusetts Governor Signs Order Banning Discrimination of Transgender EmployeesRead More
Yukon Safety Officer Sues CBC Over Malicious Web Post
A safety inspector in the Yukon is suing the CBC for publishing what he says is a malicious and …
Yukon Safety Officer Sues CBC Over Malicious Web PostRead More
Prison Discriminated Not Allowing Male Guard to Supervise Women
After hearing the evidence, a Michigan jury has awarded $50,000 to a prison employee who claims he …
Prison Discriminated Not Allowing Male Guard to Supervise WomenRead More
Nine Times It is OK to Gather Genetic Information
As of Jan. 17, federal regulations making it illegal for employers to discriminate against workers …
Is Your Business Aware of Pregnancy Discrimination Laws
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Workplace Discrimination Costs Montana County One Million in Damages
A federal jury awarded close to one million dollars in damages to three sheriff’s officers …
Workplace Discrimination Costs Montana County One Million in DamagesRead More
Australia Respectful Behavior Guide and Bullying Hotline
WorkCover NSW (Australia) said it welcomes an independent review into claims of bullying in the …
Australia Respectful Behavior Guide and Bullying HotlineRead More
Employee Sues When Passed Over for Promotion
In Chadwick v. Wellpoint, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, No. 08-l685 (2009), a Maine …
MANITOBA Racist Workplace E-mail Leads to Discipline
An email joke portraying aboriginals and African-Canadians in a negative light has led to the …
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Police Officer Wins 550K For Improper Termination When Failing to Show Up At Work Per Her Doctor’s Orders
A New Jersey police officer was awarded $550,000 by a jury to compensate her for lost wages and …
Former Hooters Employee Says Uniforms Come in 3 Sizes
A Michigan judge ruled a pair of former Hooters waitresses who filed a weight discrimination case …
Former Hooters Employee Says Uniforms Come in 3 SizesRead More
Orkin Pest Control Ad In Craig’s List Leads to Religious Hiring Preference Allegation
A lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices by Orkin, Inc. (doing business as Orkin Pest …
Orkin Pest Control Ad In Craig’s List Leads to Religious Hiring Preference AllegationRead More
