Employment discrimination lawsuits are almost invariably triggered by an “adverse action.” The standard burden-shifting framework for a plaintiff ...

Under both state and federal law, employers must pay their employees for the hours they work and are prohibited from discriminating against employees and job applicants. However, whether it is due to ...

Last year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed 143 merits lawsuits, 25 of which were systemic, and resolved 98 suits obtaining over $22.6 million in monetary relief for ...

When negotiating a settlement agreement, it is often a dangerous proposition to schedule a date for the prospective or current plaintiff's employment to end beyond the date of the agreement. When ...

This week’s episode is all about bias against certain body types, how that bias can knock careers off course, and the surprisingly few workplace protections in place to guard against discrimination ...

Wrongful termination includes being fired for discriminatory reasons, violations of the FMLA or as retaliation for legal complaints. Key federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA and PDA ...

White individuals and straight people do not need to meet a higher burden of proof than members of minority groups to prevail in employment discrimination suits, the Supreme Court held June 5. The ...

"Flores was assigned a number of problem cases, e.g., non-billable cases that undermined her ability to meet the minimum goals and expectations set by her employment agreement," the complaint states.

Confirm that the employer’s policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Make any necessary updates. Ensure that the ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has temporarily halted ...