The EEOC announced the settlement in July 2018. The EEOC had accused a farm manager of sexually harassing four female workers in the following ways: Leering at them Grabbing theRead MoreEEOC Announces that a California Farm Settled a Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit for $300,000
New York Manufacturer Agrees to Settle an EEOC Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit for $93,000
Porous Materials, a New York manufacturer recently agreed to settle a case brought by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The federal agency’s lawsuit was based on charges orRead MoreNew York Manufacturer Agrees to Settle an EEOC Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit for $93,000
Some of NASA’s Harassment Policies and Procedures
Employers in California need to have policies to help prevent discrimination in the workplace, sexual harassment, and other types of harassment. These policies should explain what the mangers, employees, andRead MoreSome of NASA’s Harassment Policies and Procedures
Supreme Court Case to Decide the Right of Employers to Fire Employees Based Solely on their LBGT Status
According to the National Law Review, there are several key employment cases that should be decided in 2020. One of these cases involves LGBT rights. These cases will have aRead MoreSupreme Court Case to Decide the Right of Employers to Fire Employees Based Solely on their LBGT Status
Key Facts Concerning Discrimination Based on National Origin
Employees who are discriminated at work based on their country of origin generally have the right to file claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and in federal andRead MoreKey Facts Concerning Discrimination Based on National Origin
Justice Department Announces False Claims Act Lawsuit Settlement of Case for Kickbacks to Executives Through Sham Counseling
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 5, 2020 that it has intervened in two whistleblower cases against Spine Frontier, Inc. (SpineFrontier) and related companies and individuals. TheRead MoreJustice Department Announces False Claims Act Lawsuit Settlement of Case for Kickbacks to Executives Through Sham Counseling
Jury Awards Nearly $17 Million to Former Ford Employee for Workplace Discrimination
The New York Post reported that a former Ford engineer was entitled to nearly $17 million from the automaker because two supervisors had “repeatedly berated and criticized him for hisRead MoreJury Awards Nearly $17 Million to Former Ford Employee for Workplace Discrimination
Hitachi Automotive Systems Agrees to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit for $85,000
The EEOC announced recently that Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., agreed to settle a disability discrimination claim for $85,000 and other relief. Hitachi is a global supplier of automotive parts.Read MoreHitachi Automotive Systems Agrees to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit for $85,000
Feds Sue Yale Hospital for Age Discrimination of Older Clinicians
According to the Hartford Courant in Connecticut, the federal government has filed an age-discrimination lawsuit against Yale New Haven Hospital because the hospital requires that all medical staff 70-years ofRead MoreFeds Sue Yale Hospital for Age Discrimination of Older Clinicians
Employment of Infants in the Entertainment Industry. AB 267
A new law, AB 267, passed in September 2019 provides additional employment protections for infants including their work as models and their recording. Prior to the passage of the newRead MoreEmployment of Infants in the Entertainment Industry. AB 267