A well-respected local acting teacher, director, and actress has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Pomona College for denying her tenure, and for wrongful termination. She contends that the actions of the college were taken because she is a Latina....
Month: August 2013
Employee files discrimination suit against soccer club
Workplace discrimination is, sadly, still common. This problem may not be nearly as bad as it was many years ago, but it has not gone away completely. Workers in the United States should be able to work in a discrimination free environment, not having to worry that...
California state hospitals exec in legal trouble
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Chief Deputy Director of State Hospitals Kathy Gaither, is being investigated for sexual harassment. Gaither has been on paid administrative leave from her job since July 15. Gaither's was first brought in two years ago to...
Female firefighter discrimination case is a big win for women
It is a shame to think that discrimination is still a problem; however, this appears to be the case in many industries from one side of the United States to the next. Fortunately, some people are not afraid to step up and take on those who are holding them back. This...
Former Merced DA investigators sue for harassment, retaliation
Two former employees of the Merced County district attorney's office in Northern California have filed a civil lawsuit against the office and the county for sexual harassment and retaliation. A 41-year-old woman, who was an investigative assistant, and her...
Labor Department extends FMLA to same-sex spouses
The U.S. Department of Labor made an announcement that will favorably impact same-sex married couples in California. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), these couples can now take a protected leave of absence to care for an ill spouse. This follows the June...
Des Moines Airport approves wrongful termination settlement
The Des Moines Airport Authority board recently approved a wrongful termination settlement in the amount of $275,000. A former employee who was fired in 2011 for a security breach came out on top in his battle with the Des Moines Airport Authority board. A former...
Host files $2.5M suit for discrimination at BET Awards pre-show
Cross-dressing media personality and blogger B. Scott (whose real name is Brandon Sessoms) has sued BET Networks and its parent company Viacom for $2.5 million for discrimination and a number of other claims. The suit emanates from their actions when he appeared as a...
Host files $2.5M suit for discrimination at BET Awards pre-show
Cross-dressing media personality and blogger B. Scott (whose real name is Brandon Sessoms) has sued BET Networks and its parent company Viacom for $2.5 million for discrimination and a number of other claims. The suit emanates from their actions when he appeared as a...
Former lab technician files wrongful termination suit
From the outside looking in, many people have a difficult time understanding the ins and outs of a wrongful termination lawsuit. However, these cases are more common than some people believe. This is particularly true in highly populated states, such as California. A...
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