HR managers unconvinced about hiring candidate, doubtful company recruiters feel uncertain listen to applicant at job interview, bad impression, discrimination concept. The primary law in place to ...

Most people would generally agree that discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, or similar factors is a bad thing to do – indeed, that it’s “unfair” within the common meaning ...

Last year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed 143 merits lawsuits, 25 of which were systemic, and resolved 98 suits obtaining over $22.6 million in monetary relief for ...

During recent oral arguments in a case that could shift the balance in employment discrimination cases and impact employer diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, and ...

When negotiating a settlement agreement, it is often a dangerous proposition to schedule a date for the prospective or current plaintiff's employment to end beyond the date of the agreement. When ...

Wrongful termination includes being fired for discriminatory reasons, violations of the FMLA or as retaliation for legal complaints. Key federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA and PDA ...

White individuals and straight people do not need to meet a higher burden of proof than members of minority groups to prevail in employment discrimination suits, the Supreme Court held June 5. The ...

Confirm that the employer’s policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Make any necessary updates. Ensure that the ...

"Flores was assigned a number of problem cases, e.g., non-billable cases that undermined her ability to meet the minimum goals and expectations set by her employment agreement," the complaint states.