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Discrimination
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Gender and the Law Prof Blog
Women Kicked Off Plane for Wearing Crop Tops
By Tracy Thomas
Sexist Flight Attendant Boots Female Passengers Over Crop TopsTwo female passengers have accused a Spirit Airlines flight attendant of sexism after he allegedly kicked them off a plane for their…
Consumer Finance Monitor
Judge refuses to dismiss most reverse discrimination counts in case against Colony Ridge
By Richard J. Andreano, Jr., John L. Culhane, Jr.
Saying that reverse redlining is a form of discrimination, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas has refused to dismiss a discrimination case alleging that Texas developer…
Kirakosian Law Blog
What to Do When Your Civil Rights Are Violated: A Guide to Seeking Justice
Have you ever experienced a situation where you felt your civil rights were infringed upon? Are you uncertain about the steps to take when confronted with discrimination or injustice? Understanding…
Achkar Law Blog
A Workplace Investigator and the Employment Investigation
In any organization, workplace issues such as harassment, discrimination, or misconduct can arise. Addressing these concerns in a thorough and impartial manner is critical to maintaining a healthy work environment.…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
Feminist Legal Theory CRN Law & Society CFP
By Jamie Abrams
Monday, October 7th is the deadline to submit a proposal for the Law & Society Annual Meeting content affiliated with the Feminist Legal Theory Collaborative Research Network. Please send any questions,…
California Workplace Law Blog
Assembly Bill 1815: Amendments to The CROWN Act Signed by Governor Newsom
On September 26, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1815, which amends the definition of “race” in the anti-discrimination provisions of the California Government Code, and Education Code, as…
Religion Clause
Court Refuses to Stay Discovery in Gay Teacher’s Title VII Suit Against Catholic School
In Califano v. Toman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, (ED NY, Sept. 24, 2024), a New York federal district court refused to stay discovery in a Title VII sex…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
Harassing text messages doom employee’s discrimination lawsuit
Derek Blockhus, a United Airlines flight attendant, was fired after sending threatening texts and voicemails to a coworker and former romantic partner. His messages included threats like, "You do realize,…
Pierson Ferdinand Blog
Have You Encountered A Professional Victim?
We all know that there are enough cases of real discrimination and harassment in the workplace to keep all of us busy all of the time. Which is why blogs…
Employment Class Actions: A General Counsel Briefing
The EEOC Continues to Challenge Leave Policies as Discriminatory
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues its focus on challenging employment leave policies as discriminatory under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The “Voluntary Resignation” Policy On September…