Clik here to view.
Debunking the ‘Affirmative-Action Myth’
Anti-affirmative-action advocate Ward Connerly, who is best known for leading the state-to-state war to roll back affirmative action, told an audience of CEOs and senior executives at a DiversityInc...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is Going Out for Drinks Sexual Harassment?
Sex Discrimination Did carousing with drinking buddies create a $260,000 liability? A private educational institution has settled a sexual-harassment case for $260,000. Female employees alleged that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lying About Disability, Covering Up Sexual Harassment & Other Legal Issues
Legislative and Administration Action VETS report deadline extended. The due date for VETS reports has been moved from Sept. 30 to Nov. 30 because of technical problems at the Department of Labor...
View ArticleClik here to view.
White Employee Wins Racial-Discrimination Lawsuit
Race Discrimination White supervisor fired for racial email has valid discrimination case over unequal discipline. A white supervisor received and then forwarded to others in the company a racial...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Equal-Opportunity Bullies,’ Forced Family Leave & More in Latest Legal Update
Injury was not because of race. A white employee was hit by a half-ton steel coil, which fell from a machine operated by a Black employee. In addition to a worker’s-compensation claim, the injured...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Was ‘Good Riddance, B—-!’ Sexual Harassment?
Sex Discrimination: Diversity and inclusion at Walmart (class action Phase 2). In early 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the massive Duke v. Walmart sex-discrimination nationwide class action...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is Professor’s ‘Hi, Sweetie’ Comment Sexual Harassment?
Diversity and inclusion sensitivity caused a university to overreact by firing chin-chucking professor for harassment. A state appeals court ruled that a university did not have the foundation to fire...
View ArticleClik here to view.
No ADA Accommodation Leads to Seizure, Hospitalization for Diabetic Worker
Disability Discrimination: Walmart manager’s unreasonable conditions for diabetic employee violated ADA. A Walmart meat-department employee with diabetes had always kept her testing kit close by at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Workplace Diversity: Is Hiring Only Gay Men Unfair?
Workplace diversity challenged by reverse discrimination? A shipping company lost a $1-million verdict after a manager only wanted to hire gay men. What can you learn? Discrimination: Gender,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Denied Healthcare Insurance: Wife Files Lawsuit
Transgender wife cannot be denied health insurance. Mrs. Radtke was born male in Wisconsin; she later moved to Minnesota and had gender-reassignment surgery. She obtained a Minnesota court order...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Racial Discrimination: Black Employee Fired After Being Called the N-Word
Racial Discrimination Racial names do not justify slapping customer. A white customer suspected of shoplifting was escorted to a security area for questioning. The customer’s white friend then barged...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Who Can’t Be Sued for Discrimination?
There are a number of factors that make some employers immune from lawsuits. American Indian tribes are “Sovereign Nations” under the treaties they signed to give away America and be confined to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reverse Discrimination? EEOC Allows Bias in Favor of People With...
By Bob Gregg EEOC states that employers can discriminate in favor of people with disabilities or older workers. An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission discussion letter states that nothing in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EEOC Identifies LGBT Protection As ‘Emerging Issue’
By Bob Gregg EEOC announces 2013 priorities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced its four-year (2013–2016) Strategic Enforcement Plan. The agency plans to devote additional...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Poor Workforce Diversity Practices Result in Gender Discrimination
Gender Discrimination Food company settles OFCCP charges of adverse impact hiring discrimination. A national food distributor has agreed to pay approximately $200,000 and change its hiring practices....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Was Employee Not Given Raise Along With Promotion?
Race Discrimination “For a young Black man … I’m already paying you a lot of money” was not the right reason to deny pay increase. An African-American auditor was promoted to team leader. However,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
February Legal Roundup: Is ‘Something Is Wrong’ Enough Notice of a Disability?
Here’s the latest on some employment-related legal cases that have gone before the courts: Disability Discrimination | Privacy/Misuse of Identity | Age Discrimination | Religion Discrimination | Labor...
View ArticleClik here to view.
March Legal Roundup: Can You Be Fired for an Interracial Relationship?
Here’s the latest on some employment-related legal cases that have gone before the courts: Constitution/First Amendment | Race Discrimination | Disability Discrimination | Sex Discrimination | Genetic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
June Legal Roundup: Fired for Eating a Bag of Potato Chips?
Here’s the latest on some employment-related legal cases that have gone before the courts: Disability Discrimination | Sexual Harassment | Racial Discrimination | Religion Discrimination | Age...
View ArticleClik here to view.
November Legal Roundup: Does ADHD Excuse Verbal Abuse?
Here’s the latest on some employment-related legal cases that have gone before the courts: Disability Discrimination | Sex Discrimination | National-Origin Discrimination | Age Discrimination | Race...
View Article
