Threatened Men More Likely to Sexual Harassment Women WASHINGTON, D.C. = In the last 20 years, sex discrimination claims made to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the EEOC) are up about 10%. Yes, surely, part of the rise is likely due to increased reporting, however these numbers are also the result of changing gender dynamics in… Read more »
Rastafarians: Religious Discrimination ORLANDO, FL – Religious beliefs and practices are diverse. In order to follow their beliefs, some employees are required to dress in a certain way, maintain a particular appearance, or live their lives according to certain rules. Rastafarianism or Rastafari is a religion, or spiritual journey, that has been subjected to constant discrimination,… Read more »
Things are a bit fishy at Washington’s DFW OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is under fire for perpetuating a culture of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. An investigation into the department conducted by an independent law group found that the department fostered a sexual culture that often left women marginalized… Read more »
Pastor, County commissioner, sexual harasser DEKALB, GA – In a suit filed with the county and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, DeKalb County Commissioner Gregory Adams has been accused by a former employee of sexual harassment, sex-discrimination and creating a hostile work environment. Ashlee Wright, a former executive assistant to Adams, who was quickly… Read more »
SOFI? More like so Rude SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Another tech firm is being sued amidst claims that the company refused to address its employee’s complaints of sexual harassment. However, this story has a twist as a male employee is suing the major tech firm because it retaliated against him for reporting instances of sexual… Read more »
Clinger’s a little too clingy according to harassment suit RENO, NV – At least three women have accused City Manager Andrew Clinger of sexual harassment according to lawsuits. In a suit filed in federal court on August 1, two women have been named as plaintiff in a sexual harassment claim filed against Clinger, with the… Read more »
Broken Promises to Florida’s LGBTQ Community ORLANDO, FL – How can anyone forget the June 12, 2016, mass shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. That night Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old security guard, killed 49 people and wounded 58 others in a violent hate crime inside Pulse. On the night of the shooting, Pulse… Read more »
Racial discrimination in law enforcement surprises…no one WHITLEY, INDIANA – After being terminated by the Whitley County Sheriff’s department, a former Sheriff’s deputy brought a charge of racial discrimination against the department. A Chicago Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling which granted the Sheriff’s department’s motion for summary judgment, denying the sheriff’s deputy’s… Read more »
Growing Discrimination Towards Muslim Americans MANHATTAN, NY – According to Pew Research Center’s 2017 survey of Muslim Americans, Muslim Americans are concerned about their place in American society, but they continue to believe in the American dream. The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping… Read more »
Planes, trains and gender discrimination HUNTINGTON, W.V. – CSX Transportation, Inc., a leading provider of transportation services, is currently facing a massive gender discrimination suit alleging the transportation giant discriminated against its female employees throughout the eastern half of the United States. According to the suit, CSX employed “strength tests” as part of the application… Read more »
