The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union have initiated a lawsuit against Facebook and other defendants because of the Facebook platform's ability to target only men for job opportunities. According to the ACLU...
Month: September 2018
Laid-off IBM workers file age discrimination complaint
Laid-off workers have filed a class action age discrimination complaint against IBM. The workers claim that IBM has purposefully terminated tens of thousands of "older" workers in a clear effort to "make the face of IBM younger." The lawsuit on behalf of the workers...
Religious-based discrimination is prohibited at your workplace
If you're a worker in the United States, federal law protects you from religious-based discrimination at your job. As a nation founded by immigrants who fled Europe because of religious prosecution, the founding fathers of the United States felt that people should be...
Chairman of CBS resigns after sexual harassment allegations
CBS Chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Les Moonves resigned last Sunday after being hit with numerous sexual harassment allegations. According to the man's accusers, he committed a wide range of sexual misconduct against co-workers. The resignation comes in...
#MeToo leader settles case after she is accused of harassment
Recent accusations of sexual assault against #MeToo movement leader, Asia Argento, came as a surprise to anyone who has been watching this important anti-sexual assault movement sweep the nation. Asia Argento, one of the most outspoken activists involved in the #MeToo...
The history of pregnancy discrimination law
Federal law protects many working women in the United States from pregnancy-related discrimination. If, for example, a woman works at a company with 15-plus employees or works for a local, state or federal agency, the employer cannot treat her differently, deny...
The history of the Family and Medical Leave Act
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects certain workers who are facing medical challenges, pregnancy, bringing a new baby into their homes or helping family members with their own health challenges. For workers who qualify, the FMLA allows them to...
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