Former assistant track and field coach, Carjay Lyles, is sueing Mizzou over racial discrimination that he alleges he experienced during his time at the university. Carjay Lyles says he faced several instances of discrimination during his four years coaching at the university between 2013 and 2017. The lawsuit names head coach Brad Halter, associate director of… Read More
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Illinois School District Settles Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against Principal
The principal of an Illinois high school recently settled a lawsuit against the district alleging sex discrimination. Karen Gauen, who will retire after this school year ends, sued the school district, claiming that she was paid less money than her male predecessor. The $200,000 settlement was unanimously approved by the school board. Gauen, who expressed… Read More
Dotty’s Casino Chain Settles $3.5 Million Discrimination Case
The popular casino chain, Dotty’s, was forced to settle a $3.5 million claim alleging disability discrimination earlier this month. The EEOC claimed the Dotty’s was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Lawyers for the EEOC alleged that Dotty’s fired or forced employees to quit because they were considered disabled, had a record of… Read More
Is Implicit Bias Training Helping or Hurting American Workplaces?
After multiple incidents of African-American patrons having the police called on them at various Starbucks, the company took a day off from business to offer its employees “implicit bias training.” Implicit bias training is a controversial method of making individuals aware of their ingrained biases, prejudices, and negative reactions to others. The program, while notable… Read More
IBM Faces Ageism Accusations
As the average age of working adults has started to increase, so have the number of age-related discrimination claims. Incidents of ageism are not always overt, and many victims have a difficult time recognizing that they are being subjected to true discrimination. Unfortunately, one of the common consequences of workplace ageism is that victims become… Read More
Uber Targeted in Sexual Discrimination Lawsuit
A former Uber employee is suing the company for what she claims is a pay discrimination lawsuit. She is further alleging sexual harassment and racial discrimination against the company. Ingrid Avendaño worked as an Uber driver for three years beginning in 2014. Avendaño’s lawsuit alleges that Uber did not do enough to address complaints concerning… Read More
New Lawsuit Targets MO Fire Department for Race Discrimination
A new racial discrimination lawsuit against the Kansas City Fire Department is going to Federal Court. The case involves the interests of African-American firefighters in Kansas City who have been routinely passed up for promotions, despite the fact that these individuals appear to have the necessary qualifications for the job, the requisite experience, and the… Read More
Colorado Firefighters Receive Settlement After Suing for Discrimination
The career of a firefighter is mentally stressful and filled with physical danger. Firefighters are at greater risk of developing heart disease, cancer, and certain types of chronic respiratory disorders. Currently, being a firefighter is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States with high levels of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) reported, and… Read More
Maternity Leave
You are expecting. You have a baby bump, made arrangements for a baby shower, are busy shopping for a crib, checking out the latest in strollers, and are just plain excited. However, despite the excitement, you may be concerned with your job status. How will your employer accept your time off for maternity leave? How… Read More
EEOC Takes on Albertsons Pharmacy for Language Policy
The EEOC initiated a lawsuit against Albertsons Pharmacy for a policy that prohibits employees from speaking Spanish while on the job. The Albertsons in question is located in San Diego, but recently, other cases involving prohibitions on certain hairstyles have garnered national attention in the media. Recently, a judge ruled that while employers cannot discriminate… Read More