Lisa Harrison claimed she was fired based on a false assumption that she could not perform her job functions due to obesity. Harrison worked for the New Orleans office of … Continue reading “EEOC Files Discrimination Suit Based on Obesity”
Category: Employment Discrimination
Former Dell Employees File Class Action Lawsuit
Four fomer Dell human-resources executives have filed a class action lawsuit against the computer maker alleging employment discrimination. The managers claim that Dell’s recent layoffs unfairly targeted women and workers … Continue reading “Former Dell Employees File Class Action Lawsuit”
House Passes Bill Extending Time Limit on Discrimination Lawsuits
The House passed a bill Tuesday that extends the time limit placed by the Supreme Court on when employees may bring lawsuits against their employers for discrimination based on pay. The … Continue reading “House Passes Bill Extending Time Limit on Discrimination Lawsuits”
Walgreens Settles Class Action Lawsuit
Walgreens, the nation’s biggest drug store chain, today settled a discrimination lawsuit by minority workers who accused the company of denying them promotions on account of their race. The lawsuit … Continue reading “Walgreens Settles Class Action Lawsuit”
Limitation on Time Frame for Filing EEOC claims
The U.S. Supreme Court held on Tuesday that employees who contended they received disparate treatment on the basis of gender or race must file their claims within 180 days of the … Continue reading “Limitation on Time Frame for Filing EEOC claims”
Rejection of Muslim Immigrant Workplace Harassment Case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a workplace discrimination case brought by a Muslim immigrant from Afghanistan. A federal jury previously found that Abdul Azimi experienced workplace harassment but … Continue reading “Rejection of Muslim Immigrant Workplace Harassment Case”
