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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Workday and Amazon's alleged AI employment biases are among myriad 'oddball results' that could exacerbate hiring discrimination

AI hiring tools may perpetuate and worsen discrimination against prospective employees.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

One tick and anti-Semitic' fruit: The curse of being Palestinian

Being Palestinian can lead to humiliation and disciplinary actions even for expressing cultural identity in professional settings.
#amazon
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Disabled Amazon workers in corporate jobs allege systemic discrimination'

Amazon faces accusations from disabled workers regarding systemic discrimination and failure to provide ADA-compliant accommodations.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Lawsuit accusing Amazon of anti-transgender workplace discrimination may proceed, federal judge rules

Amazon faces serious allegations of harassment and discrimination from a transgender former employee, Ximena Navarrete, after a judge allows her lawsuit to proceed.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Lawsuit accusing Amazon of anti-transgender workplace discrimination may proceed, federal judge rules

Amazon faces serious allegations of harassment and discrimination from a transgender former employee, Ximena Navarrete, after a judge allows her lawsuit to proceed.
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European startups
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Fremont Battery Company Allegedly Brought in Unlicensed Chinese Lawyer, Called US Workers Foreigners'

A lawsuit accuses Fremont battery company Gotion Inc. of violating US immigration laws by employing unauthorized Chinese workers.
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromAxios
5 months ago

Supreme Court could lower bar for white workers to sue for racial bias

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could allow heterosexual individuals to sue for job discrimination, reshaping discrimination laws.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

A straight white woman brought a discrimination case to the Supreme Court. Here's what that could mean

The SCOTUS case Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services raises crucial questions about reverse discrimination and legal standards for majority group plaintiffs.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Why the Supreme Court's Liberal Justices Are Playing So Nice Right Now

The Supreme Court's recent unanimous rulings by liberal justices mark significant shifts in workplace discrimination, religious freedom, and gun company liabilities.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US Supreme Court clears greater path for reverse discrimination' claims

Supreme Court ruling allows for easier claims of reverse discrimination for majority, reinforcing Title VII protections for all identities.
Social justice
fromAxios
5 months ago

Supreme Court could lower bar for white workers to sue for racial bias

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could allow heterosexual individuals to sue for job discrimination, reshaping discrimination laws.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

A straight white woman brought a discrimination case to the Supreme Court. Here's what that could mean

The SCOTUS case Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services raises crucial questions about reverse discrimination and legal standards for majority group plaintiffs.
more#supreme-court
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Chef paid 13,000 after swear-laden rant at colleague blamed on anxiety

A tribunal awarded a chef over £13,000 after ruling her fiery outburst was triggered by anxiety and discrimination.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Wisconsin man fired for refusing to use preferred pronouns appeals to Trump administration

Discrimination against religious beliefs related to gender identity remains a concern in the workplace.
Spencer Wimmer believes he faced wrongful termination due to his religious views on gender.
#lgbtq-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

Lori Franchina was awarded close to $2 million for anti-LGBTQ+ abuse she suffered as a firefighter, a decision that highlights workplace discrimination.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Federal judge in Texas rules LGBTQ+ people can be discriminated against at work

Judge Kacsmaryk's ruling denies Title VII protection against workplace discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals, contradicting a Supreme Court decision.
This ruling threatens the civil rights of queer and trans individuals, setting a precedent for further judicial rollbacks.
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Judge Strikes Down LGBTQ Protections Against Workplace Discrimination

Judge Kacsmaryk's ruling threatens LGBTQ+ workplace protections established by the Supreme Court, marking a significant rollback of civil rights.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'An American hero': Meet the federal worker who is standing up to Elon Musk's DOGE

Karen Ortiz, an EEOC judge, advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and opposes Trump's directive impacting workplace discrimination cases.
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NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Cuomo Mayoralty Bring 'Climate of Fear' to City Hall

Andrew Cuomo's controversial past poses a grave risk if he were to return to public office, especially for vulnerable groups.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Black security manager called slave' by white colleague wins 361,000 payout

Victims of workplace racism like Richard Assan deserve justice and accountability for discriminatory incidents.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump admin backs Jewish professor's discrimination case against CUNY school

The Trump administration supports a Jewish professor's claim of a hostile work environment due to antisemitic protests at CUNY's Hunter College.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

A SpaceX Employee Says He Was Fired for the Most Insane Reason

According to a federal discrimination lawsuit obtained by The Independent, 58-year-old Douglas Altshuler's former managers at the Elon Musk-owned space company threatened termination if he used the bathroom too often.
London startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Fired CEO of San Diego Realtors claims wrongful termination

'In his wrongful termination suit, Mercurio claims that SDAR's board confirmed after an investigation that he had not committed payroll fraud, self-dealing or intentionally falsified expense reports.'
SF real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A worker compared to Darth Vader by her colleagues was awarded nearly $40,000 in compensation

Darth Vader is a legendary villain of the Star Wars series, and being aligned with his personality is insulting.
UK news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Lawyers union slammed for 'toxic environment' for Jewish members in bombshell lawsuit

These signs are having the discriminatory effect of pushing Jewish people and/or Zionists out of these spaces, as a Jewish person, I should not have to work in such close proximity to signs that direct hatred towards me.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Employee compared to Darth Vader at work wins $40K in compensation: 'Insulting'

Lorna Rooke was awarded nearly $40,000 after being compared to Darth Vader, which the tribunal deemed insulting and harmful.
#sfmta
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Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Tesla Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit From Fremont Factory Worker, Still Has More Discrimination Suits Pending

Tesla has reached a settlement in a racial discrimination lawsuit but faces ongoing legal troubles regarding workplace racism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Deploys EEOC in Fight Against Law Firms and DEI Efforts

The E.E.O.C. is being used politically to challenge law firms on diversity hiring practices.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Reed Smith Puts Down Their DEI Programs To Dodge The EEOC - Above the Law

If you're going for a rebrand, why not lean into it and just house everything under the banner of 'Good Vibes' or 'Thoughts and Prayers'?
Social justice
Privacy professionals
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

They had left their DEI roles. Trump still fired them

Federal employees assert they were unlawfully dismissed due to perceived political affiliations and past involvement with DEIA initiatives after Trump's executive orders.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Charles Schwab accused of firing Los Altos investment consultant because he ran for Congress as Democrat

Schwab in a statement Friday called the lawsuit's allegations "unwarranted," and said it would respond to them in court.
SF politics
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Once a Champion for Trans Workers, the E.E.O.C. Is Now Walking Away

Transgender discrimination in the workplace is a legal issue that has faced recent challenges.
The E.E.O.C.'s stance on transgender rights has shifted under the Trump administration.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Workplace discrimination at alarming levels as nearly half of UK adults report bias

Nearly half of UK adults report workplace discrimination, highlighting a serious cultural issue.
Ageism is the most common bias, with significant reports of discrimination based on appearance and gender.
Social justice
fromFast Company
5 months ago

3 ways 'competency checking' can impact your workplace

Competency checking systematically undermines Black professionals by questioning their qualifications, intelligence, and leadership abilities in workplace environments.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Kuda and CEO face allegations of sex discrimination and unfair dismissal from former executive, per filing | TechCrunch

The allegations against Kuda Technologies illustrate serious concerns about workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful dismissal, raising questions about gender equality in the tech industry.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

EEOC seeks to drop gender discrimination case after Trump executive order

The EEOC has moved to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit, citing conflicts with Trump's executive order on gender identity.
fromESPN.com
5 months ago

Lawsuit: Cards owner verbally abused assistant

Bidwill was demeaning to Neuheisel and would verbally abuse her 'almost every day.' Neuheisel left the Cardinals nine days ago and walked out crying after, her attorney, Mike Caspino, told ESPN, 'Bidwill screamed at her for over a half hour.'
National Football League
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fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

'Today' anchor Hoda Kotb says a former boss told her she might want to 'get on the treadmill'

Hoda Kotb shares her experience of body-shaming by a former boss, revealing the impact of weight discrimination in workplaces.
fromHarvard Business Review
8 months ago

Research: The Stigma Disabled People Face During Negotiations

Disabled individuals, particularly women, face heightened stigma in negotiation contexts, impacting perceptions of their competence and integrity.
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