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Discrimination
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Global Workplace Insider
Deeds of release may be set aside if they are brought about as a consequence of unlawful discrimination
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCCA) has found that the Court has the power under s46PO(4) of the Australian Human Right Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (AHRC Act) to set…
SimplyHR
Potential circuit split highlights question over Title VII and sexual orientation discrimination
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals created a likely split in federal courts of appeals this week when it upheld a district court’s dismissal of a complaint alleging harassment on…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
Job Segregation as the Cause of Continued Unequal Pay and Some Employer Strategies to Redress
By Tracy Thomas
Tesla's Sexism Case Exposes a Major Reason for the Gender GapDespite progress, the U.S. labor market continues to be segregated by gender, one of the most significant factors contributing to…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
Paying Female Coroner Half of What County Paid Male Coroner Not Discrimination but Honest Decision
By Tracy Thomas
Amos v. Vigo County Coroner, 2017 WL 914777 (S.D. Ind. Mar. 8, 2071) [Westlaw link only]Because of the necessity of adding $50,000 to the budget . . . , implementation…
California Employment Law Update
March 2017 California Employment Law Notes
By Tony Oncidi
We invite you to review our newly-posted March 2017 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include: Routine Hugging…
California Employment Law Update
Millwrights Could Proceed With Hostile Work Environment Claim
By Tony Oncidi
Reynaga v. Roseburg Forest Prods., 847 F.3d 678 (9th Cir. 2017) Efrain Reynaga and his son Richard Reynaga, who worked as millwrights for Roseburg Forest Products, were the only millwrights…
The EPL Advisor
Second Circuit Holds “Hispanic” Is a Race Under Section 1981 and Title VII
On February 16, 2016, the Second Circuit issued an opinion holding that “Hispanic” is a race for the purposes of both Section 1981[1] and Title VII.[2] Village of Freeport v.…
Michigan Employment Law Advisor
An Employer’s First and Best Line of Defense to Discrimination Claims
By Jason Shinn
A recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision highlights the important role employment agreements can play in defending against employment discrimination lawsuits. Specifically, in Sams v Common Ground, when William Sams…
International Law Prof Blog
Zero Discrimination Day
The United Nations agency leading the world's HIV/AIDS response is urging everyone to 'make some noise' for zero discrimination in healthcare settings.“Healthcare settings should be safe and supportive environments. It…
California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
Avoid Paying The Piper: Tune Your Startup to Avoid Harassment Claims
Seyfarth Synopsis: Heeding some lessons from HBO’s “Silicon Valley” can help employers avoid mistakes related to potential hostile work environments and discrimination that might occur in a startup environment. In…