Lawsuit filed against Wal-Mart over health insurance denied to gay worker’s wife
A lawsuit has been filed against the retail giant by an employee who claims it’s previous policy violated gender discrimination laws.
Supreme Court justices rule in favor of Muslim woman denied job
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Muslin woman who was denied a job at a retail chain over her headscarf.
Supreme Court to hear Abercrombie ‘headscarf’ case
The Supreme Court is hearing a case involving alleged religious discrimination against a 17-year-old Muslim girl.
Walgreens reaches settlement with diabetic employee
The drug store chain has agreed to a settlement with an employee fired for eating a bag of chips before paying while at work.
How Does the Government Shutdown Impact HR Matters?
A chief concern of many business owners is how the shutdown impacts human resources issues.
Fifth Circuit Rules for Employee in ADA/ADEA Matter
The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently reversed a summary judgment for an employer in an age and disability discrimination matter.
Justice Department Suit Accuses CA Dept. of Corrections of Sexual Harassment
A former CDCR cook says supervisors ignored his sexual harassment claims, says LA employment lawyer Eric Grover
Dallas Employment Lawyer Reports on the Largest Award in EEOC’s History
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently received the largest verdict in its history.
Dallas Employment Lawyer: Employer to Pay $2M in Disability Suit
The EEOC reports that Dillard’s Inc., a national retail chain, must pay $2 million to settle a class action disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the EEOC.
EEOC Sues Calif. Security Company for Pregnancy Discrimination
Quest Intelligence Group is accused of not allowing an employee to return to work after maternity leave, says San Francisco employment lawyer Eric Grover.
EEOC Educates Students about Discrimination and Harassment
/cdklawyers.com// 09/29/2012 Unfortunately, young workers make easy targets for sexual harassment and other forms of employment discrimination. A young worker is new to the working world and may not understand the laws that protect her. She may not know how to respond to inappropriate conduct, and she may have no idea how to get her […]
Texas firm ordered to pay mentally disabled workers back pay
A federal judge has ordered a Texas company to pay $1.37 million in back pay to disabled workers.