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Court Blocks Guidance on Sex and Transgender Discrimination

Court Blocks Guidance on Sex and Transgender Discrimination

by PC Editorial Staff | Aug 2, 2022 | Discrimination, EEOC, gender identity, Title VII

Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee (District Court) blocked the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from enforcing its guidance covering sexual orientation and transgender discrimination. Initially, the EEOC’s...
Company to Pay $361K in EEOC Sexual Harassment Case

Company to Pay $361K in EEOC Sexual Harassment Case

by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 21, 2022 | EEOC, harassment, sexual harassment, Title VII

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that a Spokane Valley, Washington-based HVAC contractor will pay $361,000 to settle a sexual harassment case. The owner and president of the contractor, which operates as Air Control Heating...
Jury Awards $450K in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Jury Awards $450K in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

by PC Editorial Staff | May 24, 2022 | ADA, Discrimination, reasonable accommodation, Title VII

A jury for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kenton County Circuit Court Division IV concluded that an employer wrongfully terminated an employee following the worker’s anxiety attack in a recent disability discrimination lawsuit. In brief, the jury found that the...
Algorithmic Hiring Tools May Disadvantage Disabled Applicants

Algorithmic Hiring Tools May Disadvantage Disabled Applicants

by PC Editorial Staff | May 17, 2022 | ADA, Discrimination, EEOC, reasonable accommodation, Title VII

On May 12th, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document covering how algorithmic hiring tools may disadvantage disabled applicants. In brief, algorithmic hiring tools are artificial intelligence...
Labor Department Issues Racial Equity Action Plan

Labor Department Issues Racial Equity Action Plan

by PC Editorial Staff | Apr 19, 2022 | Biden Administration, Discrimination, DOL, EEOC, Title VII

On April 14th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Equity Action Plan. In brief, the Equity Action Plan provides an overview of the DOL’s support for marginalized, vulnerable, and underserved communities. Additionally, it covers steps the DOL...
Franchise to Pay $200,000 in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

Franchise to Pay $200,000 in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

by PC Editorial Staff | Mar 22, 2022 | EEOC, sexual harassment, Title VII

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on March 17th, 2022, that the fast food franchise, Long John Silver’s (the employer), will pay $200,000 as part of a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. Additionally, the employer will need to...
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