Race Discrimination, Discrimination

New EEOC Report Examines Obstacles Facing African Americans in Federal Workplace

by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 3/15/2013

Seven Impediments, Underlying Issues, Recommendations Identified by Work Group - WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a comprehensive report addressing major obstacles...more

When Bad Things Happen To Good Employers: An Equal Employment Opportunity Update

by Richard D. Tuschman | Akerman Senterfitt on 3/14/2013

I've had many clients tell me they can't believe they're being sued for discrimination. They tell me they treat their employees fairly, that they're not bigoted, that they would never discriminate against employees on the...more

Day & Zimmerman Resolve EEOC Racial Discrimination Claims for $190,000

by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 3/14/2013

African-American Employee Consistently Harassed by Day & Zimmerman Manager, Fired After Making Many Complaints, Federal Agency Charges - NEW YORK - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Day &...more

DOJ Charges Community Bank With Discriminatory Pricing Of Unsecured Consumer Loans

by BuckleySandler LLP on 3/1/2013

On February 19, the DOJ announced a settlement with a $338 million Texas community bank to resolve allegations that the bank engaged in a pattern or practice of pricing discrimination on the basis of national origin....more

EEOC Sues Prestige Transportation Service for Pattern and Practice of Hiring Discrimination

by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 2/28/2013

Company Refused to Hire Black Applicants, Federal Agency Charged - MIAMI - A Miami transportation company violated federal law by subjecting African-Americans to race discrimination, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity...more

When Hiring or Promoting, Use Caution Asking About Criminal Backgrounds

by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &... on 2/18/2013

The Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued a new directive advising federal contractors and subcontractors about potential liability that could result from using employees’...more

Ohio District Court Dismisses EEOC Suit Challenging Credit Check Policies

by Greg Mersol | BakerHostetler on 2/13/2013

Anyone looking for a case rich in irony need look no further than EEOC v. Kaplan Higher Learning Edu. Corp., Case No. 1:10 CV 2882 (N.D. Ohio, Jan. 28, 2013). Kaplan provides, among other services, online college training,...more

EmployerLINC.com - February 8, 2013: Court enforces agreement to arbitrate

by Charlie Plumb | McAfee & Taft on 2/11/2013

In a January 23, 2013 decision, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma continued a recent trend in Oklahoma cases enforcing arbitration clauses included in employment agreements or relationships....more

Trucking Company Pays $200,000 For Race Harassment

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 2/7/2013

The transportation and trucking industry - which has traditionally employed mostly white males - has long been hit with discrimination claims based on race, sex, disability and other protected classes. A recent jury award...more

Sixth Circuit Finds Employer Had A Reasonable Justification For Differential Treatment

by Katherine Rand | Pierce Atwood LLP on 2/7/2013

There is a reason every human resources expert preaches consistency: to prove employment discrimination where there is no smoking gun evidence of discriminatory intent, the plaintiff must generally show that he or she was...more

Mortgage Banking Update - Febuary 06, 2013

by Richard J. Andreano, Jr., Keith R. Fisher, Stefanie Jackman, Barbara S. Mishkin, Amy Mushahwar, Brian M. Pinheiro, Matthew Saunig, Robert Scott, John D. Socknat, Mercedes Kelley Tunstall, more +Michael S. Waldron | Ballard Spahr LLP on 2/6/2013

In This Issue: - Settlement of Michigan Lending Discrimination Lawsuit Underscores Regulatory Focus on Equal Access to Credit - Industry Employers Should Prepare Now for Health Care Reform - Title Insurers Not...more

Jury Awards $200,000 in Damages Against A.C. Widenhouse in EEOC Race Harassment Suit

by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 2/5/2013

Jury Determines Trucking Company Subjected African-American Employees to Racial Slurs and Nooses - WINSTON SALEM, N.C. - In a legal victory for the U.S. Equal Employmen Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a North Carolina...more

Are Courts Reluctant To Grant Summary Judgment In Hostile Work Environment Cases?

by James G. Ryan | Cullen and Dykman LLP on 2/4/2013

The Second Circuit has recently reiterated its hesitancy to permit summary judgment in hostile work environment claims that present ambiguities as to the sufficiency of plaintiff’s case. In Rivera v. Rochester Genesee Reg’l...more

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