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Discrimination
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Ogletree Deakins Insights
5 Key Multistate Considerations When Handling Reductions in Force
By By: Trina R. Ricketts, Zachary V. Zagger
Quick Hits Documenting both the business reasons for a RIF and the objective criteria used to select employees for termination is crucial to mitigating the risk of discrimination claims and…
Achkar Law Blog
What Is a Bona Fide Occupational Requirement ?
Ontario stands out for its comprehensive human rights protections. However, in the workplace, these rights have boundaries. When an employee feels unfairly treated due to characteristics like age, disability, or…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
CIBC did not discriminate against ex-employee based on his disability and heterosexuality, FCA rules
The appeals court upheld decisions by a lower court and the Canadian Human Rights Commission
Kirakosian Law Blog
Understanding Civil Rights Violations: What You Need to Know
You possess fundamental rights under the U.S. Constitution, as well as state and federal laws. These civil rights are designed to protect individuals from injustices such as race discrimination, sexual…
California Employment Law Update
Bloomberg Law Podcast: Cutting-Edge Employment Cases Pending Before the US Supreme Court
By Tony Oncidi
Labor Co-Chair Tony Oncidi joins Bloomberg Law podcast host June Grasso to discuss the five employment law cases currently pending before the US Supreme Court. Those cases involve issues ranging from a heterosexual…
ComplexDiscovery
Record Fine and Renewed Commitment: Lufthansa’s $4 Million Wake-Up Call
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: In a landmark decision, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a $4 million fine on Lufthansa for discriminatory practices, stemming from a 2022 incident that denied…
PrawfsBlawg
No, Muhlenberg College Did Not Fire a Professor Simply for Pro-Palestinian Speech
Main Monday, October 14, 2024No, Muhlenberg College Did Not Fire a Professor Simply for Pro-Palestinian SpeechMy new essay just posted at The Hill, explaining that Prof. Maura Finkelstein’s advocacy of…
Pierson Ferdinand Blog
What Is The EEOC Up To These Days? A Brief Overview
The EEOC just reported that of the 110 lawsuits that it filed in in the year prior to 9/30/24, 48 were disability discrimination claims filed under the Americans with Disabilities…
Kirakosian Law Blog
How to Sue the Police for Violating Your Civil Rights: A Step-by-Step Guide
Being pulled over by a police officer can trigger a wave of anxiety, causing your heart to race. You might find yourself questioning whether you’ve committed any traffic violations or…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
SCOTUS Decision Freezing Title IX Rules Made a Huge Mess
By Tracy Thomas
The case is Department of Education v. Louisiana, 603 U.S. ___ (Aug. 16, 2024)Newsweek, Supreme Court Made a "Hugh Mess" With Title IX RulingThe Supreme Court's recent ruling on transgender…